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What is the most common type of government?

The most common type of government worldwide is democracy, where the people have a say in decision-making through elected representatives. There are different forms of democracy, such as representative democracy and direct democracy, depending on how the government is structured.


How did Madison define pure democracy?

James Madison defined pure democracy as a system in which decisions are made directly by all eligible citizens, without the mediation of elected representatives. He believed that pure democracies could lead to the tyranny of the majority and were prone to chaos, which is why he favored a republican form of government with checks and balances.


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 is the most visible institution of democracy?

The government is generally considered the most visible institution of democracy. It is responsible for making and enforcing laws, as well as representing the will of the people through elected officials and democratic processes.


What is the single most important characteristic of American Democracy?

The single most important characteristic of American Democracy is the principle of checks and balances. This ensures that no single branch of government has unchecked power, helping to prevent tyranny and maintain a system of accountability.

Related Questions

Which government had most pure democracy?

Athens-------APEX =)


The US Constitution creates a form of republican government known as?

pure democracy


Why did the new state prefer a republic rather than a democracy for their government?

because the republicanism is better than pure democracy


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 is the most common type of government?

The most common type of government worldwide is democracy, where the people have a say in decision-making through elected representatives. There are different forms of democracy, such as representative democracy and direct democracy, depending on how the government is structured.


How did Madison define pure democracy?

James Madison defined pure democracy as a system in which decisions are made directly by all eligible citizens, without the mediation of elected representatives. He believed that pure democracies could lead to the tyranny of the majority and were prone to chaos, which is why he favored a republican form of government with checks and balances.


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.


What form of government from ancient Greece most influenced the government of the US?

The Greeks introduced democracy .


Is imperialism a stepping stone to democracy?

I see no reason to believe that Imperialism would be a stepping stone to democracy. Democratic ideals do not rely on significant land mass or population. Actually a smaller population and area is more suitable to a pure democracy. In a pure democracy every individual has a say in the government. Every law or change in government is voted on by the entire population. If you are referring to a Democratic-Republic (United States type of government) then the expansion of the nation did not hinder the government but has not helped it either. In most cases rapid expansion from imperialsim only adds to the strain on any government, making it difficult to enforce national policy.


Is the government of India a democracy or a dictatorship?

India is the world's most populace democracy.


What form of government found in the US?

The US is a Constitutional Republic. It differs from a "pure" democracy in that voters do not vote on every issue, but elect people to represent them.


What is a demoicracy?

A democracy is a form of government where the people govern themselves. There are two different forms of democracy; a (direct)pure or indirect(representative) democracy. For example the United States is a Democracy or more specifically a Representative Democracy. This is where we vote for our representatives that will represent us in our government. Therefore the people do not handle the affairs of the government themselves but vote in representatives that hold their same ideas and values into government to be their voice in governmental issues. In a Indirect or Pure democracy all of the people must vote and have their voice in government. This type is only found in small governmental bodies as it would be illogical in the size of democracies we see today i.e., The United States.