Direct Democracy

Direct Democracy (DD) is the oldest, most natural form of democracy for groups, clubs, associations, communities, regions, even countries like Switzerland. It started with a "show of hands" in group meetings. A good example of DD was at the Eureka Stockade , the birthplace of Australian Democracy, in 1854, where thousands voted to resist the oppression of the Victorian Government.

Today, safe, secure, modern technology has allowed us to go "virtual" both in scope and depth.

Although Australian people may want voting "by the people, for the people" and efficient, effective and less corrupt system like the Swiss, there is a huge cultural difference between the Swiss and Australians. We are not ready for it, it is too big a step in many respects, so we need to more to "Representative Democracy" which all the characteristics of DD principles.

Find out more about DD voting systems

Direct Democracy explained

Why not true direct democracy?

The Swiss Constitution / Direct Democracy system is regarded as the best democratic system in the world, allowing for direct democracy "by the people, for the people". Voting is done by the people on issues, relevant to them at grass roots levels up to the Country Executive (4 levels), with following benefits:

most Swiss (83%) do not vote if all is going well.
most Swiss do vote if things are not going well.
the people can remove their countries Chief Executive (4 levels up) within in a year, lower levels faster, from grass roots voting.

Direct Democracy is pretty simple!

And very natural - the act of showing hands when a vote is called at any event has been the traditional way for any community since the beginning of time.

Today's technology even makes it even simpler, as you don't have to attend a meeting physically. You just read the proposed issues, choose the one you prefer, and that is it.

But that is only if you accept democracy as being the will of the majority.

Direct Democracy is spreading around the world!

A simple search using the Brave search engine and Brace browser (even Google) reveals many - such as those of on the left.

Here are some more DD videos:

What is DIRECT DEMOCRACY? (3 min)
Theory and practice of direct democracy (9 Min)
Representative vs. Direct Democracy (4 min)
Greek Direct Democracy

PS: If you are not aware, Google Search uses AI on your data and demographic (which they have of course) to provide you with results that they want you to see.:

And even if you think you are safe using DuckDuckGo, watch out for this:

I suddenly noticed DuckDuckGo appearing as the search engine in my 'Brave" searching.
So, I changed the default search engine back to "Brave" , but
that did not stop DuckDuckGo from persisting to want to take over my 'independent from Google'* searches.
I could only stop this by using VPN (Virtual Private Network)

Look, I am not a teco, just a BA (Business Analyst), CIO (Chief Information Officer) type, so if you think I am wrong, very happy to hear the exact version of the above truth!

Learn more abput Google-free phones

Other perspectives of Direct Democracy

An Indian Perspective (basic presentation)

Since Indian polity is an unavoidable subject in the Civil Service Examination, marking maximum sure shot bubbles in maximum number of polity questions will definitely help you to crack CS Prelims (school exam).

And here "The Rashtra" will be an additional Exam Booster for your dreams.stay tuned (8 min)

Direct Democracy: Participation Without Populism? (advanced discussion)

In recent years, the rise of populism in the West, China’s growing influence in global governance and Russia’s alleged interference in foreign elections have prompted a deep rethink of how democratic systems work – and how they don’t work. Increasingly, liberal democracies are accused of failing to address the dislocations of globalization and the role of technology in amplifying tribalism thus polarizing societies and paralyzing governments. (1:06 hrs)

Other perspectives of Direct Democracy

An American on Direct Democracy

The Swiss Constitution / Direct Democracy system is regarded as the best democratic system in the world, allowing for direct democracy "by the people, for the people".

Voting is by the people on issues, relevant to them, from grass roots levels to the "Executive Council", with these benefits:

most Swiss do not vote if all is going well.
most Swiss do vote if things are not going well.
the people can remove their "Chief Executive" within in a year, lower levels faster, from grass roots voting.
The 6 Political Parties are lobbyists, trying to influence voters directly, but are not involved in running the country. Australian people may prefer "by the people, for the people" direct democracy, as it is easier, more efficient, more effective. But not the Australian Pollies nor the Australian Media, of course!

Australians may prefer "by the people, for the people" direct democracy, as it is easier, more efficient, more effective.

Direct Democracy

Direct Democracy explained

Why not true direct democracy?

Direct Democracy is pretty simple!

Direct Democracy is spreading around the world!

Other perspectives of Direct Democracy

An Indian Perspective (basic presentation)

Direct Democracy: Participation Without Populism? (advanced discussion)

Other perspectives of Direct Democracy

An American on Direct Democracy

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