1.1c Comparing Types of Democracy Flashcards
Similarities
Both representative and direct democracies are forms of democracy that allow voters to make important decisions.
Both types of democracy use mandates from the public to make decisions.
Differences
Each and every voter makes decisions on their own in direct democracies.
In representative democracies, a representative makes decisions on the behalf of lots of voters.
In representative democracies, each vote might be worth different amounts depending on constituency size.
Define Mandate
Each and every voter makes decisions on their own in direct democracies.
In representative democracies, a representative makes decisions on the behalf of lots of voters.
In representative democracies, each vote might be worth different amounts depending on constituency size.