Direct Democracy vs. Representative Democracy

Vocabulary flashcards comparing the structures, citizenship requirements, and rights within Direct Democracy and Representative Democracy.

Citizenship Requirements (Direct Democracy)

Requirements stating that an individual must be 18, male, and born in the same area, with the same rules applying to their parents.

Leader Selection (Direct Democracy)

The process of filling leadership roles through random selection.

Status of Women (Direct Democracy)

The social condition in which women could not work, vote, or own property.

Shared Features of Direct and Representative Democracy

Principles shared by both systems: social class does not matter when voting, decisions are made by majority vote, political power is held by citizens

Citizenship Requirements (Representative Democracy)

The criteria of being born in the US or completing the naturalization process.

Leader Selection (Representative Democracy)

The method of selecting a leader through election by citizens.

Status of Women (Representative Democracy)

The recognition of women as citizens with equal rights who can vote, work, and own property.