an online book by David Gurteen
Direct democracy or pure democracy is a form of democracy in which the electorate decides on policy initiatives without elected representatives as proxies. This differs from the majority of currently established democracies, which are representative democracies. The theory and practice of direct democracy and participation as its common characteristic was the core of work of many theorists, philosophers, politicians, and social critics, among whom the most important are Jean Jacques Rousseau, John Stuart Mill, and G.D.H. Cole.
Credit: Wikipedia - direct_democracyDemocracy is a system of government where the power lies with the people. In a democracy, citizens exercise their power through voting in elections to choose their leaders and representatives. All votes are equal, and the candidate or party that gets the most votes wins. Democracy emphasizes active participation – citizens take part in political … Continue reading Democracy’s Spectrum ** From Direct to Representative
Democracy has a rich and complex history that dates back to ancient civilizations. The term itself originates from the Greek words “demos” (people) and “kratos” (power), reflecting its foundational principle of people’s rule. The most celebrated early example of a democratic system is found in ancient Athens in the 5th century BCE. Athenian democracy was … Continue reading Evolution of Democracy **
