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Direct Democracy

This document discusses four main forms of government: direct democracy, indirect democracy, autocracy/despotism, and oligarchy. Direct democracy involves all citizens directly participating in decision making through polls and meetings. Indirect democracy is representative democracy where citizens elect representatives to make decisions for them. Autocracy is rule by one person with absolute power and limited public participation. Oligarchy is rule by a small, elite group of individuals or families with minimal public participation.

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Direct Democracy

This document discusses four main forms of government: direct democracy, indirect democracy, autocracy/despotism, and oligarchy. Direct democracy involves all citizens directly participating in decision making through polls and meetings. Indirect democracy is representative democracy where citizens elect representatives to make decisions for them. Autocracy is rule by one person with absolute power and limited public participation. Oligarchy is rule by a small, elite group of individuals or families with minimal public participation.

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Direct Democracy: In this form of government, all citizens have the right to participate

directly in decision making. This means that people can participate in policy making
through polls and public meetings.
Indirect Democracy Also known as representative democracy, this form of government
involves citizens electing representatives to make decisions on their behalf. Elected
representatives serve as the voice of the people, making decisions through the
Autocracy. Despotism: Despotism is a form of government in which one person has
absolute power. Often called a dictator or autocrat, this person exercises power without
limits or checks from other branches of government. Public participation is limited or
non-existent.
Oligarchy: An oligarchy is a system of government in which power is held by a small
group of individuals or families. These people usually belong to a certain social or
economic elite. Public participation is minimal because the ruling class retains most of
the decision-making power.

• Distributed power in the state: The distribution of power in the state can vary, but
often involves a combination of centralization and delegation to regional or local
authorities.

• Governments determined by the relationships between the legislative and executive


branches: The relationships between the legislative and executive branches determine
how they interact and share powers. This can be a parliamentarian (chief executive
officer made up of members of the legislative body) or president (separate, but with
different powers).

• Determination of unitary government: Unity government is characterized by a


centralized power structure, where power rests with a single central government.

Contrast a democracy and a dictatorship.

Democracy: people power, participation, accountability, rule of law.


Dictatorship: One person/small group rule, limited participation, oppression, lack of
accountability, lack of rule of law.

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