Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
13 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
- 3rd side (hint)
|
types of democracy |
by the people - direct, people having the responsibility for the people - representative, giving responsibility to someone else of the people - direct + representative |
by, for, of |
|
|
why is democracy important |
establishes and protects freedom protecting minorities controls government power encourages popular participation |
|
|
|
tyranny of the majority |
if even 1 person more votes for 1 thing then that means everyone has to do it HUGE ISSUE IN SWITZERLAND |
|
|
|
direct democracy |
- direct because the people make the policy decisions -unmediated the people ARE the government and don't have professional politicians continuous as people are involved in politics in a regular and ongoing basis |
direct, continuous, unmediated |
|
|
indirect (representative) democracy |
limited- it is infrequent and brief and restricted to voting indirect- the public do not exercise power as they choose who rules on their behalf mediated- people are linked to governments through representatives |
|
|
|
direct pros |
helps develop smarter people more ideas continued involvement |
|
|
|
direct cons |
too many ideas creates instability things not done quickly some don't know enough to make a well informed decision |
|
|
|
indirect pros |
quick decisions easier to manage reduces terrorism |
|
|
|
indirect cons |
tyranny of the majority people may not be represented |
|
|
|
what are referendums about |
feedback popularity legitimacy |
|
|
|
turnout to elections |
65% to national elections 35% to local elections |
|
|
|
referendum pros |
gets public opinion legitimacy suggests next course of action |
|
|
|
referendum cons |
costly time consuming government can ignore tyranny of the majority |
|
