Democracy Explained
Direct democracy allows citizens to vote directly on laws and policies, exemplified by ancient Athens and modern local governance in Switzerland and parts of the U.S. In contrast, representative democracy involves electing officials who make decisions on behalf of the people, a system seen in many contemporary nations. The challenges of implementing direct democracy in larger, heterogeneous states highlight the complexities of governance in today's world.In this clip
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Episode 30: Systems of Government
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