direct democracy
A Government by the people, exercised directly or through elected representatives
This is called the continental congress
Through their elected representatives they take part in law-making.
Government through the will of the people can be manifested between two systems. In a direct and pure democratic systems the citizens legislate and vote on all affairs. In a republican system the citizens elect representatives to express their will. Thus, Republicanism power is manifested through representatives of the people.
A democratic government in which all citizens participate directly in government is known as a direct democracy. In this system, individuals have the opportunity to engage in decision-making processes, typically through voting on laws and policies rather than electing representatives to make those decisions on their behalf. This form of governance emphasizes active citizen involvement and can be seen in practices like referendums and town hall meetings. However, it is more feasible in smaller communities rather than large nations.
direct democracy: a government in which citizens rule directly instead of through representatives.
In nations where citizens hold political power either directly or through elected representatives, those governments are known as democracies. In a democracy, the authority of the government is derived from the will of the people, and citizens have the right to participate in decision-making processes. This can occur through direct voting on issues or by electing representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
A government run by elected representatives is called a republican form of government.
elected representatives
Yes, it has a system of government by which political sovereignty is retained by the people and either exercised directly by citizens or through their elected representatives
elected representatives
elected representatives
republic
In a country were the citizens can elect representatives into the legislative branch of government, i.e. the parliament, there is a representative government. People take part in the making of laws through their representatives ( - indirect democracy).
A Government by the people, exercised directly or through elected representatives
This is called the continental congress
representative democracy