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The right to govern is a fundamental right, intended to bring about an ideological transformation as regards fundamental rights.
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This article attempts a systematic survey of the shortcomings of Government by Representatives. These shortcomings are naturally rectified in Direct Democracy.
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Questions and Answers article, addressing issues posed by those opposed to direct democracy.
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Direct Democracy is a system of government Whereby the public at large is the supreme sovereign. Under this system, every citizen may actively participate in managing the affairs of the state. This includes legislation, decision making and monitoring the executive and judicial mechanisms. Unlike the current system, where representatives of the public make the decisions, under Direct Democracy all people eligible to govern take part in making those decisions.
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The following does not assume to present all issues relevant to Direct Democracy, in much the same way there is no single document presenting the various ins and outs of the current Government by Representatives. The following is intended to provide a fleeting view of the immense variety of possibilities available to the public under Direct Democracy, while presenting several possible models out of this variety. Unlike the “fixated” Government by Representatives, Direct Democracy is a flexible form of government, which citizens can modify, thus making it better fitted for the 21st century and its challenges.
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