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No I don't. The way our government is set up now is meant to protect the minority. If it was a direct democracy, the majority would continually have control, and the minority would eventually become fed up to the point that they revolted.
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Do You Think A Direct Democracy Would Work Today Why Or Why Not?
No, I don't think direct democracy would work today. I say this because democracy comes with high costs and high risks resulting to conflict and riots.
Which of the basic concepts of democracy do you think would be least well served in a direct democracy?
age and citizen, residence, criminal
Would it be better for the U.S to have a direct democracy?
would it be better for the United States to have a direct democracy
What situations would a representative democracy work better than a direct democracy?
In a direct democracy, anyone can participate in the government. But in a representative democracy, you must be elected.
What situations would a representative democracy work better than direct democracy?
In a direct democracy, anyone can participate in the government. But in a representative democracy, you must be elected.
Why is the US a direct democracy?
The US is a representative democracy, not a direct democracy. The Founders thought that the American people needed to have distance from the policies that would be considered to prevent mob-rule and keep voting among the more educated persons.
In what situations would a representative work better than a direct democracy?
In a direct democracy, anyone can participate in the government. But in a representative democracy, you must be elected.
What is the main way a representative democracy differs from a direct democracy?
In a representative democracy, citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf, while in a direct democracy, citizens participate directly in decision-making processes, such as through voting on laws and policies themselves. Representative democracies often have a system of elected officials who represent the people's interests, compared to direct democracies where citizens have a more immediate role in governance.
What best describe a direct democracy?
A direct democracy is a democracy that is controlled by direct voting. Whoever gets the most votes wins. Basically, the one with the most votes would get the Presidency.
Which president of US was opposed to direct democracy and why?
Every US President has opposed direct democracy because it would allow the unwashed masses to directly control policy as opposed to restricting policy votes and decisions to those people educated enough to make them. Additionally, in a direct democracy, it is likely the President would be out of a job.As it currently stands, the US government is an indirect democracy, where citizens vote for politicians who will themselves vote on policy. A direct democracy circumvents the politicians' vote.
What is the difference between democracy and a parliamentary democracy?
It depends on what democracy without qualification means, but many people use it as a euphemism for "direct democracy". Direct Democracy makes every citizen responsible for every political decision. For example, in a direct democracy, every citizen would be voting on tax rates, immigration policy, etc. In a parliamentary democracy, districts of people vote for a person or party to represent them in a legislative forum. The party with the largest number of seats then forms a government, which directs the policy of the country.
What is the difference between a true democracy and a parliamentary democracy?
It depends on how you define "true democracy", but most people use it as a euphemism for "direct democracy". Direct Democracy makes every citizen responsible for every political decision. For example, in a direct democracy, every citizen would be voting on tax rates, immigration policy, etc. In a parliamentary democracy, districts of people vote for a person or party to represent them in a legislative forum. The party with the largest number of seats then forms a government, which directs the policy of the country.
