Analyzing the Rise of Populism: Impacts on Democratic Institutions in Western Democracies

1. Introduction 2. Defining Populism 2.1. Historical Context of Populism 2.2. Characteristics of Populist Movements 2.3. Populism vs Traditional Politics 3. Historical Growth of Populism 3.1. Key Movements Since the 20th Century 3.2. Factors Fueling Growth 3.3. Notable Populist Leaders 4. Populism in Western Democracies 4.1. Case Study: The United States 4.2. Case Study: Europe 4.3. Comparative Analysis of Trends 5. Impacts on Democratic Institutions 5.1. Disruption of Political Norms 5.2. Influence on Legislation and Policy 5.3. Challenges to Electoral Processes 6. Public Perception and Media Role 6.1. Media's Influence on Populism 6.2. Social Media’s Impact 6.3. Public Opinion and Polarization 7. Theoretical Frameworks 7.1. Democracy and Populism 7.2. Populism as a Reaction 7.3. Analytical Approaches to Populism 8. Conclusion and Future Perspectives 8.1. Summary of Key Findings 8.2. Future of Populism 8.3. Implications for Democratic Resilience