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Young people and democracy

by David Runciman
David Runciman, Professor of Politics at the University of Cambridge, examines the role and representation of young people in democracy.
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  • Key point 1
    The generation divide in modern politics is constantly widening.
  • Key point 2
    The old and young have opposing opinions on many important political questions, but the democratic system is skewed towards the old.
  • Key point 3
    Giving children the vote is neither a radical nor dangerous idea.

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