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In ancient Athens, if a question came up that required government action, all of the voters (which did not include women, children or slaves) were called to get together and decide on the action.
It is as if the entire adult population of the US were members of Congress or the entire adult population of Britain were Members of Parliament. Clearly such a system is only feasible for a community with a limited population.
The easiest way to define "Direct Democracy" is that it's the form of democracy where all decisions are made by the voters. Every voter had an equal voice. Again, this is only ideal when you have a limited voting population (either by Demographics or by population - the Greeks used demographics).
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Why do we consider the Greeks to have been foundational for our nation's government?
We are deluded into thinking that Greek democracy, which was direct democracy, is the same as our representative democracy.
How was Greek democracy different than our democracy?
It was direct democracy - the citizens in assembly made the decisions. Ours is representative democracy - elected parliamentarians make decisions in parliament, not necessarily the ones we want.
What is the difference between Greek democracy and current democracy?
Greek democracy was direct - the male citizens met regularly in Assembly and voted on policies and actions of their city-state. Modern democracy is effected by the people electing representatives to a parliament, which votes for them. Direct democracy could only work in a geographically small city-state where the citizens could assemble. Countries today are much larger and this was impracticable. However the rise of computing offers the opportunity to vote through them Don't hold your breath that politicians will rush to embrace this.
Does the US have a direct democracy?
No, the US has a representative democracy.
What form of government was born in the ancient Greek culture?
Ancient Athens is known for having a direct democracy, which is when the people directly vote on the laws. There are no representatives, the people meet together and run the government themselves.
First name given to the Greek democracy?
Direct Democracy
What Greek city was the home of the first direct democracy?
Athens was known for its system of direct democracy.
The ancient Greek city-state of Athens was?
a direct democracy
Why do we consider the Greeks to have been foundational for our nation's government?
We are deluded into thinking that Greek democracy, which was direct democracy, is the same as our representative democracy.
What kinds of government did the greek city states have?
Direct Democracy, Representative Democracy, Monarchy, Dictatorship, Theocracy, Oligarchy, Anarchy and Tyranny. These are the forms of government that all Greek city-states had.
Early Greek democracy was classified as what?
Early Greek democracy was a direct democracy. There would be occasional town meetings that took place in the amphitheaters where all citizens could discuss and vote on the issues of the day.
What is a direct democracy and what ancient culture used it?
A direct democracy is where the citizens meet regularly in assembly and make the decisions, which are implemented by a council. Many of the Greek city-states adopted it.
What were the basic features and limitations of greek democracy?
The basic features and limitations of Greek democracy included the women, slaves, and poor having no rights in any form. It was a direct democracy and only men who were land owners were allowed to vote.
How was Greek democracy different than our democracy?
It was direct democracy - the citizens in assembly made the decisions. Ours is representative democracy - elected parliamentarians make decisions in parliament, not necessarily the ones we want.
What was the heritage of democracy that comes from the Greek city states particularly Athens.?
It was direct democracy where the citizens voted in assembly, as opposed to today's representative democracy, where citizens elect representatives to a parliament.
Does India have a direct democracy government?
yes it has direct democracy. Direct democracy is one in which people directly participate in state affairs. It was practiced in Ancient Greek city states. India being a large country cannot practice direct democracy, but in gram sabha of India is present. Further Indirect Democracy is divided in two types. i.e Presidential democracy & Parlimentary democracy. Presidential democracy is practised in U.S where as Parlimentary democracy is practised in India.
How do you feel about direct democracy?
How do you feel about direct democracy?
