The Pros And Cons Of Direct Democracy

President Abraham Lincoln said, “government of the people, by the people, for the people,” the true meaning of democracy. The United States of America is a democratic republic that has been used for years with some faults, but some could be patch by transitioning to a true democracy. Democracy in its purest form will keep all peoples opinions in the foreground including minorities. A direct democracy “promotes transparency, provides direct responsibility, and promotes a well cooperative community. ”(Advantages and Disadvantages of Direct Democracy) Democracy is directly translated to people rule. The greek word demokratia is broken down into kratos meaning rule and demos meaning people. A government ruled by the people is strong, because there is an even playing field. There is representation from every one. If the people are the ones who the rules and regulations are for they should have a say in what they are. The only
The promotion of human rights is the main reason this government system can spread so easily like it did after World War II. Everyone wants a chance to succeed and not be discriminated just, because they are different then a white male. Even though the “white male” is now a minority as females outnumber them two to one. Human rights are just that rights. They provide each individual an opportunity to do as they need. This is established by everyone not just the minority fighting the majority. The citizens control the rule of the land, “widespread, virtually continual voting by millions of citizens on whatever proposals surfaced.” (Direct Democracy) The right to participate in government, a right to education, and a right to vote are all provided in a