Swiss politiceasy
Which alternative does NOT represent characteristics of a Representative Democracy?
A real Swiss naturalisation exam question. Answer from memory, then check.
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The correct answer
- The power is directly on the hands of the citizens
Why
Representative democracy is based on delegating power to elected representatives, not on direct citizen exercise of power. Citizens elect their parliamentary representatives who legislate on their behalf for a set term. Direct exercise of power characterizes direct democracy rather than representative democracy.
- Is the most common form of democracy in the Western countries
- The citizens elect their representatives (deputies) for the Parliament
- The power is directly on the hands of the citizens
- The citizens delegate the legislative power for a determined duration of time
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