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Direct Vs. Indirect Democracy
Missouri has had three state capitals because the first two burned down. The document discusses direct democracy versus indirect democracy. It explains that in the United States we have an indirect democracy, also known as a representative democracy, where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf rather than directly participating in decision making themselves.
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Missouri has had three capitols due to fires. Also, a fun fact about whale hunting in Oklahoma.
Introduction to Direct and Indirect Democracy concepts.
American colonists believed in rights associated with self-governance like taxation consent, voting, and freedoms.
Group activity demonstrating decision-making in direct and indirect ways through menu selection.
Definition of Direct Democracy where citizens participate personally in decision-making.
Benefits include direct participation; drawbacks include potential misunderstandings and long vote counts.
Definition of Indirect Democracy where elected officials represent the citizens' decisions.
Advantages of elected officials handling issues; disadvantages include potential misalignment with citizens' interests.
Clarifies that we operate as an Indirect Democracy, specifically a Representative Democracy.
Introduction to the concept of Representative Democracy.
Homework includes reading from a textbook and writing about personal decision-making.
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- 1. Did You Know?Missouri has had three state capitols. Why? Answer: The first two burned down. FYI: It is against the law to whale hunt in Oklahoma. (Think about it...) Test Your Internet IQ: What does YGIAGAM stand for? Answer: Your Guess Is As Good As Mine
- 2. Direct vs. IndirectDemocracy
- 3. Rights of theColonists American colonists associated several rights with self-government Not to be taxed without consent of the legislature To vote To elect representatives to a legislature Not to have homes searched without warning To enjoy freedom of the press To enjoy freedom of religion To hold office To enjoy freedom of speech
- 4. Menu Activity Eachgroup is to choose an appetizer, an entrée, and a desert The 1 st group: Choose 3 people to act as representatives of the group Each member of the group tells the representatives what they want The 3 representatives make the final decision about what the group wants The 2 nd group: Each person votes on what they want The group makes a final decision about what they want
- 5. Direct Democracy Apolitical system where the citizens personally participate in the decision making process They do not rely on representatives
- 6. Direct Democracy ProsPeople participate directly in their government People have and see their impact in their government Cons People might not understand the complex topics being voted on It might take a long time to count all the votes
- 7. Indirect Democracy Apolitical system where the people elect government officials who then make decisions on their behalf
- 8. Indirect Democracy ProsPeople can elect others that can devote all of their time to understanding an issue Cons Sometimes what the representatives choose might not be in your best interest
- 9. What Are We?We are an indirect democracy because we are a Representative Democracy
- 10. A Representative DemocracyClick Here
- 11. Homework Read Chapter4, Section 2 (pgs. 74-76) Write a paragraph (6-8 sentences) on how you make a decision