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The US has a representative democracy because, at the time the Constitution was framed, it was impracticable to have a direct democracy. Additionally, the Founding Fathers were generally skeptical of democracies (since they understood it differently than we did) and feared the tyranny of the majority. They believed a representative democracy would temper the passions of the masses.
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Does the US have a direct democracy?
No, the US has a representative democracy.
Is democracy today in the US a direct democracy?
no
Why doesnt the US have a direct democracy?
A definition of a direct democracy is 2 wolves and a sheep voting on what to eat for dinner.
Where can direct democracy still found in the US today?
Direct democracy does not exist in the US. The US exercises indirect democracy, which means that the people elect representatives, such as congressmen, senators, governors, and the president. It is these people who handle legislation. Direct democracy means that the people vote on bills themselves (directly). Instances of direct democracy were found only in the ancient world.
Does the US have a direct democracy or a representative democracy?
Representative. We vote for people to represent us.
What is the closest approximation to a direct democracy in the US?
Local governments are ran as close to a direct democracy as the terms provide for.
Is the US government a direct democracy?
No, we're a republic.
What political idea did the US not adopt from the Romans?
DIRECT DEMOCRACY
Can a state withdraw from the US and become a direct democracy?
Yes
Can the US national government can be classified as a direct democracy?
nope
What form of democracy at the national level does the US government has?
direct
What did the US adopt political ideas from the Romans?
DIRECT DEMOCRACY
