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I don't think you will find many, IF ANY, pure democracies today (were there every any?). You will find it in practice in different levels of government on a small scale, but that's about it. California has a system of dir. dem. in place, but it has many short comings.
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Is democracy today in the US a direct democracy?
no
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.
Where can direct democracy still found in the US today?
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.
What are examples of direct democracy in action today in our government?
Participatory democracy and deliberative democracy are two examples.
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.
Is switerzland entirely a direct democracy?
Switzerland is not entirely a direct democracy. It is the closest state in the world to a direct democracy. Switzerland features a system of government called direct representation.
Which type of democracy does not extist at a national level anywhere in the world?
Direct democracy :)
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.
