direct democracy

The electorate makes decisions itself rather than only choosing representatives. This topic is part of Government within Government & Society. This page currently draws on 5 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.

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In a direct democracy, citizens vote directly on what?

Answer: Policies or laws

Bonus fact: The electorate makes decisions itself rather than only choosing representatives.

Which ancient Greek city-state is famous for a form of direct democracy?

Answer: Athens

Bonus fact: Eligible male citizens voted directly in the Assembly.

Which modern political tool is an example of direct democracy?

Answer: Referendum

Bonus fact: Referendums let voters decide specific questions.

A referendum lets voters decide what directly?

Answer: A specific proposal or law

Bonus fact: It is a tool of direct democracy.

Ancient Athens is especially associated with what form of democracy in which eligible citizens voted directly on issues?

Answer: Direct democracy

Bonus fact: Athenian citizens participated directly in major political decisions rather than electing a legislature to make all of them.

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