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'''Representative democracy''' is the type of [[democracy]] used in [[nations]] too large to have a [[direct democracy]] like [[Switzerland]]'s. Representative democracies can be found in many countries, such as [[Canada]], the [[United Kingdom]], and the [[United States]]. In a representative democracy, "representatives" (such as [[Members of Parliament]] or [[Senators]]) are elected by voters to "represent" them in the political process. | '''Representative democracy''' is the type of [[democracy]] used in [[nations]] too large to have a [[direct democracy]] like [[Switzerland]]'s. Representative democracies can be found in many countries, such as [[Canada]], the [[United Kingdom]], and the [[United States]]. In a representative democracy, "representatives" (such as [[Members of Parliament]] or [[Senators]]) are elected by voters to "represent" them in the political process. | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:42, December 27, 2007
Representative democracy is the type of democracy used in nations too large to have a direct democracy like Switzerland's. Representative democracies can be found in many countries, such as Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. In a representative democracy, "representatives" (such as Members of Parliament or Senators) are elected by voters to "represent" them in the political process.