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Who can vote about laws in ancient Greece?
In Athens in the fifth century, B.C., laws were determined by a vote among all male citizens. This was an example of pure democracy.
What Asian countries are example of pure democracy?
having to decide for yourself what the laws are
The founding fathers did NOT want a pure democracy because?
Because a pure democracy leads to a dictatorship. Rather, a democracy based on limited government would allow everyone's rights to be respected. For example, in a pure democracy the minority (49.9999%) is subjected to the majority (50% plus 1) for example, in a pure democracy all the right-handed people could call for anyone left-handed to be executed and there would be nothing that the left-handed people could do to stop it. But with limited government, the government would be denied the right to execute people based on such silly things.
What Sovereignty is exercised by an assembly of all of the citizens?
Sovereignty being exercised by an assembly of all of the citizens is an example of direct democracy. It could also be referred to as pure democracy.
What is Sovereignty exercised by an assembly of all of the citizens?
Sovereignty being exercised by an assembly of all of the citizens is an example of direct democracy. It could also be referred to as pure democracy.
Is a republic a democracy?
Democracy means "rule by the people". Republic means "rule by elected officials". Since the officials in a republic are elected, it is a form of democracy. Not all democracies are republics (direct democracy is not), and not all "republics" are actually democracies ("Islamic republics", for example). The United States is a republic and representational democracy.
Does the US have a pure democracy?
No, the United States does not have a pure democracy. It is a democratic republic where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf. This system allows for a balance between direct democracy and representative democracy.
Which government had the most pure democracy?
Ancient Athens is often considered to have had one of the most direct forms of democracy in history. In Athens, citizens had the opportunity to vote on laws and policies directly in large assemblies. Their system of government allowed for more widespread citizen participation compared to other ancient civilizations.
How is representative democracy different from a pure democracy?
In a representative democracy, people vote for representatives to vote on specific issues on their behalf.
Which government had most pure democracy?
Athens-------APEX =)
Is democracy practical?
In its pure form, in modern nations, no.
What is classic democracy?
Classic democracy, often referred to as direct democracy, is a system of governance where citizens directly participate in decision-making processes rather than through elected representatives. This approach emphasizes the idea of collective rule, allowing individuals to vote on laws and policies in assemblies or referendums. Ancient Athens is a notable example, where eligible citizens could engage directly in political discussions and decisions. While rare in its pure form today, elements of classic democracy influence modern democratic practices.
