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Pineapplelove6 · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

Define direct democracy and give two examples of it.

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Question 2

Define statism and give an example.

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cloudre37 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 10, 2018

Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1. Define direct democracy as a system of government where the citizens directly vote on laws and elect leaders.
2. Provide historical and/or contemporary examples of direct democracy. Historical examples include the Greek city-states and the Roman Republic. Contemporary examples include the direct primary, where voters determine party candidates; initiatives and referendums, where citizens can directly vote on state laws or constitutional amendments; and the recall, which allows voters to remove state and local elected officials from office.

Answer to Question 2

An ideal response will:
1. Define statism as a form of government with centralized authority where the rights of the nation are superior to those of the individuals within that nation.
2. Provide an example such as China, Vietnam, or Cuba.