Definitions [3]
What is Democracy?
- The citizens of a country select their representatives through elections.
- Thus they take part in the direct governance of a country. This is termed democracy.
Define Direct Democracy.
- In a direct democracy, only the citizens can make laws.
- All changes have to be approved by the citizens.
- The politicians only rule over parliamentary procedure. Eg. Switzerland.
Define Representative Democracy.
- In a representative democracy, all the members should be represented by a group of representatives.
- To select their representative’s elections are held.
- On behalf of the people, these representatives obtain the power to take decisions in a democratic manner.
- This is termed Representative Democracy.
