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“In Latin America, specialists and polling organisations have, for some time, observed that the extension of formal democracy was accompanied by an increasing disillusionment about democracy and a lack of faith in democratic institutions.” quote by Noam Chomsky
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“In Latin America, specialists and polling organisations have, for some time, observed that the extension of formal democracy was accompanied by an increasing disillusionment about democracy and a lack of faith in democratic institutions.”

Noam Chomsky

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Formal democracy’s spread has led to growing public disappointment and distrust in institutions.

In simple terms: Democracy’s growth breeds disillusionment.

Key Takeaway

Address public distrust in democracy.

Themes

politics democracy public trust

Mood

critical analytical

Type

political academic

When to use this quote

  • elections
  • policy reform
  • civic education

Key Concepts

political science sociology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do people lose faith in democratic systems?
  • What reforms could restore trust?
A Different Perspective

Complex causes of distrust may be oversimplified.

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