A "democracy problem" arises when systems meant to represent the people fail, leading to gridlock, elite capture, or voter disenfranchisement. It is used to critique flawed institutions where policy doesn't reflect public will. Ultimately, authoritarian regimes and corporate interests benefit from this dysfunction, as it undermines popular sovereignty and erodes trust in governance.
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