What is a good textbook or website that teaches the spirit of democracy to Americans?

Question

I'm not just talking about the specifics of how the U.S. government works, but more the underlying values and spirit that guides us as members of a democracy.

Answer 1

The Anti/Federalist papers are a great place to start. They contain the dialog surrounding the creation of our Constitution.

Also check out Alexis de Tocqueville's "Democracy in America", another classic