The book addresses key demands of minorities that may conflict with promoting democratic citizenship values. It examines the relationship between citizenship and globalization, questioning whether citizenship remains tied to national institutions and political processes. It critically evaluates Michael Sandel's "Democracy's Discontent," arguing that liberal egalitarianism is more suitable than civic republicanism for strengthening citizenship in modern societies. The book is a collection of essays, revised and unified to provide a generalizable theory of how political decisions are made. While it has some repetition and may seem fragmented due to specific contexts, it remains an important reflection on the core themes of its earlier work, "Multicultural Citizenship." The author acknowledges the challenges of applying the theory of veto players, which are key actors in political systems. The theory explains how political stability depends on the number, ideological distance, and internal cohesion of veto players. This stability affects structural characteristics of political systems, such as government instability and judicial independence. The book's empirical analysis of the European Union shows high policy stability, which contrasts with the prevailing discourse. However, the theory has limitations, including the need for more rigorous statistical analysis and potential biases in case selection. Despite these issues, the book offers a novel and original theory for understanding current political dynamics, though it leaves gaps that require further development. The author's work is praised for its thoroughness and systematic approach to educational sociology, providing a comprehensive overview of theoretical currents from the origins to the present. The final chapter proposes a theoretical framework for sociological knowledge of education, offering a valuable resource for students, educators, and professionals in the field.The book addresses key demands of minorities that may conflict with promoting democratic citizenship values. It examines the relationship between citizenship and globalization, questioning whether citizenship remains tied to national institutions and political processes. It critically evaluates Michael Sandel's "Democracy's Discontent," arguing that liberal egalitarianism is more suitable than civic republicanism for strengthening citizenship in modern societies. The book is a collection of essays, revised and unified to provide a generalizable theory of how political decisions are made. While it has some repetition and may seem fragmented due to specific contexts, it remains an important reflection on the core themes of its earlier work, "Multicultural Citizenship." The author acknowledges the challenges of applying the theory of veto players, which are key actors in political systems. The theory explains how political stability depends on the number, ideological distance, and internal cohesion of veto players. This stability affects structural characteristics of political systems, such as government instability and judicial independence. The book's empirical analysis of the European Union shows high policy stability, which contrasts with the prevailing discourse. However, the theory has limitations, including the need for more rigorous statistical analysis and potential biases in case selection. Despite these issues, the book offers a novel and original theory for understanding current political dynamics, though it leaves gaps that require further development. The author's work is praised for its thoroughness and systematic approach to educational sociology, providing a comprehensive overview of theoretical currents from the origins to the present. The final chapter proposes a theoretical framework for sociological knowledge of education, offering a valuable resource for students, educators, and professionals in the field.