Please watch the following video: https://www.ted.com/talks/eric_liu_how_to_revive_your_belief_in_democracy?language=en

1. What was the most compelling reason that Eric Liu gave for building a culture of democracy (which he calls "civic religion" in his TedTalk)? WHY?

2. Eric Liu discusses his concept of "Civic Saturdays" as a way to practice, promote and strengthen local democracy. Now share a recommendation... What is something that you would change about the way elections work to make this American democracy more responsive, inclusive, and accountable to all of us? Give an example of how this can happen (or how this is already happening).