WC:Representational Government
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| − | It is commonly stated that Western societies are | + | It is commonly stated that Western societies are democracies, and by this some people assume that what is meant is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_democracy direct democracy]. Western society however, for the most part, rather than being a direct democracy, is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Representative_democracy representative democracy]. |
In a direct democracy, "...sovereignty is lodged in the assembly of all citizens who choose to participate." An example of a direct democracy is the referendum process by which a group of citizens collects enough signatures of eligible voters, to place an initiative on a ballot, which is then voted on at an election. California, for example, has such a system, however the vast majority of laws are still passed by the legislature. | In a direct democracy, "...sovereignty is lodged in the assembly of all citizens who choose to participate." An example of a direct democracy is the referendum process by which a group of citizens collects enough signatures of eligible voters, to place an initiative on a ballot, which is then voted on at an election. California, for example, has such a system, however the vast majority of laws are still passed by the legislature. | ||
