Direct Democracies

Direct Democracies-Citizens given the opportunity to vote on every decision opposed by the Government.

• Pleasing the people, creating a generally happy society.
• Politcially knowledgeable citizens, as everyone is included in the decision.
• Co-operation, meaning less protests/unrest.
• Open level of communication between people and Government.
• Government officials can be recalled, keeping politicians honest.
• Expensive, education and voting.
• Minority groups can dictate the majority.
• Not possible in large countries.
• Decisions making is slow.
• Ignorant voting.
• Self interest voting rather than the good of the rest.
• Encourages segregation.
• Corrupted voting due to manipulation. 

Representitive Democracies- Citizens voting for a representive to make decisions on their behalf, stating their opinions and needs.

• Effective/easy to manage.
• Creates well balanced decisions, representitives are made up of people voted by the electrorate, stating different views.
• Focuses on the majority.
• People elect their own officials.
• Better citizen representation- free voice.
• Easy to address the people's problems.
• Encourages participation.
• No repercussions for politicians- just don't vote again.
• Allows for high participation numbers.
• Misplaced trust.
• Officials may serve their own needs before their people's.
• Encourages deceptive behaviour amongst officials.
• Focuses on the majority.
• Often only short term focuses, due to periods of power.