8. DIRECT DEMOCRACY DURING A CRISIS BENEFITS DRAWBACKS Ideas are well though and so actions are pundered and reviwed Not everyone is admited into voting in the council A large section of citizens have the opportunity to share their knowledge and opinion Decisions take more time becasue of opinions and arguments A larger number of people are satisfied with the decision taken Voting takes time You have more time to make the correct choice People in a democracy may revolt if not satisfied with the government’s ideals I experiences may lead to bad choices
26. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES TO THE AGREEING OF THE MAGNA CARTA King John ADVANTAGES No civil war/revolt More money for the king on a long term Commoners and nobles will pay taxes The people are happier Makes the king look reasonable DISADVANTAGES Less power to the king Lower money income at the start No persecution of people arbitrarily Makes him look weak