Explain the ways in which direct democracy is exercised in a state.
Answer:
- Through a Referendum. The will of the people is sought for through
voting “Yes” or “No” on important matters of national interest in their
State e.g. a Draft Constitution. The Plebiscite
- this is a device used to obtain a direct popular vote on a matter of National
importance.
- Recall this is a method whereby an elected official is recalled removed or
dismissed from public office by voters who are not pleased by his/her conduct.
- Physical presence of citizens in important meetings and participation of members in such meetings.
- Popular initiative whereby people are allowed to indicate their preferred
legislation, which they refer to the legislature for consideration.