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Direct democracy does not exist in the US. The US exercises indirect democracy, which means that the people elect representatives, such as congressmen, senators, governors, and the president. It is these people who handle legislation. Direct democracy means that the people vote on bills themselves (directly). Instances of direct democracy were found only in the ancient world.
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Is democracy today in the US a direct democracy?
no
Why can some local governments still use direct democracy today while state and national government use representative democracy?
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What are examples of direct democracy in action today in our government?
Participatory democracy and deliberative democracy are two examples.
How did the direct democracy in the US form?
The United States is a representative republic, not a direct democracy, as a result, the question is unanswerable. As for how the US became a representative republic, this was through the approval of the US Constitution of 1789, which is still in power today.
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.
How was Athenian democracy from democracy in the world today?
It was direct democracy - the citizens met in fortnightly assembly and decided on issues, which decisions were implemented by the council. Today's democracies are representative democracies - citizens elect members of parliament to direct government.
How Athenian democracy different from democracy in the world today?
It was direct democracy - the citizens met in fortnightly assembly and decided on issues, which decisions were implemented by the council. Today's democracies are representative democracies - citizens elect members of parliament to direct government.
How was Athenians democracy different from democracy in the world today?
It was direct democracy - the citizens met in fortnightly assembly and decided on issues, which decisions were implemented by the council. Today's democracies are representative democracies - citizens elect members of parliament to direct government.
How was the direct democracy simular and different from a representative democracy?
This is significantly different to the representative democracy practiced in almost all democratic countries today.
How did democracy affect the lives of Athens?
Democracy in Athens was a direct democracy. In a direct democracy the people decide on the policy initiatives directly
Why is direct democracy impractical in US today?
it's impractical because the U.S is a large country, and that makes it representative democracy.
How manty countries are using direct democracy today?
None.but there is one left which is Switzerland
