Problem 1: Write your own definition of "democracy." Consider what you would include and not include as important criteria for democracy. In other words, what do you mean when you say "democracy?"
Problem 2: Using your own criteria of what constitutes a Democracy, does the United States meet this criterion?
Problem 3: If your answer is yes, be sure to provide evidence that this is the case. If your answer is now, be sure to provide evidence that this is the case. In both cases, what would you suggested would be needed to make it more democratic.