Advantages of direct democracy

Question 1

What is one advantage of direct democracy

Answer 1

• it is a pure form of democracy as people are able to express their feelings directly without misinterpretation

Question 2

Name another advantage of direct democracy?

Answer 2

• increased legitimacy

- decisions have increased democratic legitimacy as they have the support of the majority of the people

Question 3

Name a third advantage of direct democracy?

Answer 3

• increases public engagement, regular public debates and discussion of issues help to improve public engagement in the running of the country

Question 4

Name a fourth advantage of direct democracy

Answer 4

• it increases political education as people need to make informed decisions

Question 5

Name a final advantage of direct democracy?

Answer 5

• it works
• countries like Switzerland regularly use direct democracy to make decisions
• they are seen to function effectively