What is
representative democracy? How is it different from direct
democracy? How is this concept revolutionary? How was it a reversal
of traditional ideas? Why/how have we 'forgotten' that this concept
was revolutionary?
What is direct democracy? Why is direct democracy a feature of
the California Constitution? In recent decades, has direct
democracy been a useful tool for ordinary citizens?
Your essay should include all of the following elements:
A general discussion of what direct democracy is and why
reformers advocated for direct democracy.
Discussion of the historical context in which the California
Constitution was revised to include direct democracy.
A description of each of the key tools of direct
democracy.
Discussion of...
What is direct democracy? Why is direct democracy a feature of
the California Constitution? In recent decades, has direct
democracy been a useful tool for ordinary citizens?
Your essay should include all of the following elements:
A general discussion of what direct democracy is and why
reformers advocated for direct democracy.
Discussion of the historical context in which the California
Constitution was revised to include direct democracy.
A description of each of the key tools of direct
democracy.
Discussion of...
What is meant by the term "creative destruction"?
How does the emergence of MP3 or iPod technology relate to this
idea.
What other products or technology would also relate to this
concept?
Why do we learn about this in microeconomics?
Direct democracy is a feature of the California government that
does not exist at the national
level. Define direct democracy. Identify the elements of the
California Constitution that empower
the people in this way. After watching the videos on direct
democracy, do you think it is an
advantage or disadvantage?