The political forms of democracy and quasi-democratic habits of thought on social matters have compelled a certain amount of public discussion and at least the simulation of general consultation in arriving at political decisions.
Dewey discusses how democratic processes necessitate public discourse and the appearance of consultation in political decision-making.
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