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Superficially, democracy in the Philippines is in better shape than in Vietnam. Yet in terms of being responsive to “the masses,” Vietnam's government appears to do a better job than does the Philippines' national government. After exploring this paradox, this article points to issues regarding democracy that need considerably more research.
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