The Mayflower Compact was the first example of self-government in the British colonies.
Mayflower Compact
mayflower compact
Constitutional Convention
toleration act of 1649
They preferred a system of direct democracy.
There are no countries that currently function on direct democracy for all issues. However, the idea of direct democracy is used in local refferenda (in places as diverse as California and Switzerland).
direct democracy
direct democracy
They preferred a system of direct democracy.
They preferred a system of direct democracy.
They preferred a system of direct democracy.
Sovereignty being exercised by an assembly of all of the citizens is an example of direct democracy. It could also be referred to as pure democracy.
Yes, ancient Athens was an example of a direct democracy. Citizens voted on all issues of public policy.
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The first known example of democracy was in Ancient Athens, where they had a direct democracy where instead of electing representatives the people represented themselves.
How do you feel about direct democracy?