Cultural & Structural Failures

Erosions of norms, ethics, and participation that weaken institutions over time, often through apathy, misinformation, or loyalty to individuals over rules.

Civic Apathy

Civic Illiteracy

Delegation Without Oversight

Delegitimizing Opposition

Financial Leverage

Gerrymandering & Rule Rigging

Judicial or Oversight Capture

Misinformation Ecosystems

Normalization of Corruption

Personality Cults

Rule Erosion by Precedent

Voter Suppression / Barriers to Participation