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The country with (an almost perfect) direct democracy is Switzerland (5 million voters), the voters decide on national referendums and initiatives 2-4 times a year.
In the USA (the federal government is an example of an indirect democracy) the State of California (20 million voters) is an example of direct democracy another example are the town meetings in some of the New England States (e.g. Vermont) which are held about once a year to decide local issues.
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What were the important elements of voting reform proposed by the progressives?
The important elements are direct primary, initiative, referendum, and recall. These are used in the United States.
In which type of government are citizens expected to participate in decision making?
This is a Democracy. It is what form of government that used in the United States of America. It's a style of government that is characterized by direct involvement of the people.
Which of the following is an example of passive resistance used by slaves?
Escaping to a maroon colony
What is the origin of the phrase 'tile the door' when used to direct the sealing of a room for a vote?
This has to do with Masonic Lodges and that fact that the Tiler is the guard to the outer door and he decides who is allowed in once the meeting has begun.
What arguments were used against direct election of the president?
Some delegates did not trust the citizens judgement, Roger SHerman stated, citizens "will never be sufficiently informed", implying that citizens are ignorant towards politics.
What is an example of a gerund used as a direct object?
An example of a gerund used as a direct object is "She enjoys swimming." In this sentence, "swimming" is a gerund that acts as the direct object of the verb "enjoys."
Direct object used in a sentence?
A direct object answers what. For example: He adopted the dog. (Dog is the direct object. he adopted what? The dog.)
Is land a transitive or intransitive verb?
The verb "land" is transitive when it is used with a direct object. For example, in the sentence "She landed the plane," "plane" is the direct object of the verb "land." However, "land" can also be used as an intransitive verb when it does not take a direct object. For example, in the sentence "The plane landed," there is no direct object.
Where do you use direct currect?
An example of direct current is the current used from a car battery to activate the starter motor. Also the flashlight uses direct current.
Is rise used in the form of a direct object?
Yes, the noun 'rise' can function as the direct object of a verb. Example: We have witnessed a rise in public awareness following the tragedy. (the noun 'rise' is the direct object of the verb 'have witnessed')
In a direct quotation when can commas be used?
Commas can be used in direct quotations to separate two complete thoughts or elements within the quotation. For example: "I am tired," she said, "and I need some rest."
What example of direct democracy?
There are no countries that currently function on direct democracy for all issues. However, the idea of direct democracy is used in local refferenda (in places as diverse as California and Switzerland).
What technique to artist used to direct the viewers Eye?
Perspective is used. A perfect example of this is da Vinci’s Last Supper.
Is writing a direct object?
If the word "writing" is used as a noun, then it can be a direct object. Without a complete sentence, "writing" is just a word. Example: He enjoys writing. (direct object of the verb "enjoys")
Use the direct meaning of a word expressions which would have the direct meaning of the word denotations and the example sentence?
Please give me examples in the sentence where the denotation is used!
Can you give me an example of a direct address used in sentences?
Sure! "John, please pass the salt." In this sentence, "John" is the direct address as it is directly calling out to someone.
Is town capitalized when used in reference to town's people?
Yes, when it is used as a direct address. Example: We have to be united for the good of our community, Town.
