Understanding Direct Democracy

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What is direct democracy?
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Direct democracy is a form of government in which citizens have direct participation in decision-making processes.
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How does direct democracy differ from representative democracy?
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In direct democracy, citizens directly vote on laws; in representative democracy, citizens elect officials to make decisions on their behalf.
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What is a referendum in the context of direct democracy?
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A referendum is a direct vote by the electorate on a specific proposal or issue.
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Can you name a country that practices direct democracy?
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Switzerland is known for practicing direct democracy through frequent referendums and initiatives.
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What are initiatives in direct democracy?
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Initiatives allow citizens to propose laws or amendments and vote on them directly.
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What is a recall election?
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A recall election allows voters to remove elected officials before the end of their term.
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Why is voter participation important in direct democracies?
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Voter participation is crucial as decisions are made through the collective vote of the citizens.
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What is one advantage of direct democracy?
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One advantage is that it gives citizens more control over government decisions.
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What is one disadvantage of direct democracy?
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A disadvantage is that it can be time-consuming and costly to conduct frequent votes.
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How are complex issues handled in direct democracy?
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Complex issues are broken down into simpler questions that can be voted on individually.
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What role does technology play in modern direct democracy?
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Technology can facilitate voting processes and allow more efficient management of referendums.
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What is a participatory budget?
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It's a process in which citizens have a direct role in deciding how public funds are spent.
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Can all issues be decided through direct democracy?
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Not all issues are suitable for direct democracy, especially those requiring expert knowledge.
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What is the historical origin of direct democracy?
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Direct democracy has its origins in ancient Athens, where citizens voted directly on legislation.
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What is one reason direct democracy might not work well for large populations?
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It may lead to logistical challenges in organizing widespread participation and voting.
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