In a direct democracy, there is typically no individual ruler; instead, decisions are made collectively by the citizens through voting on laws and policies. Leadership roles may exist, such as facilitators or elected officials, but these positions are often temporary and subject to regular elections or referenda. The duration of influence or leadership is therefore limited by the democratic processes in place, which prioritize citizen participation and accountability. Ultimately, power remains with the populace, and leaders can only serve as long as they have the support of the majority.
direct democracy is when each person rules and indirect is when people vote for people who rule.
Direct Democracy, Tribal Rule, Absolute Monarchy, Dictatorship, Oligarchy, Constitutional Monarchy and Representative Democracy.
Framers opposed a direct democracy for many reasons. The most important reason is because they were afraid of the rule of a majority.
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The rule of the people, so long as it remains a democracy.
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tyranny through suppression of the minority
The US is a representative democracy, not a direct democracy. The Founders thought that the American people needed to have distance from the policies that would be considered to prevent mob-rule and keep voting among the more educated persons.
From about 500 bc to 321 bc was how long the Athenian direct democracy lasted
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.
theset up a direct democracy,in which all men would vote, and the mayority would rule. the may flower compact established a tradition of direct democracy .