In your opinion, is representative democracy or direct democracy preferable? Based on your answers, what changes would you make to the American political system?

What will be an ideal response?

An ideal response will:
1, Distinguish between representative and direct democracies. In a representative democracy, the people select leaders who make policies, whereas in a direct democracy, the people meet to discuss issues of the day and to make policy.
2, Argue the advantages of the chosen democracy. For example, if arguing that representative democracy is preferable, the answer would note that direct democracy is not feasible in a largely populated country. Further, if citizens are not well-informed and participation rates are low, itwill undermine the popular sovereignty that direct democracy espouses to promote. If arguing in favor of direct democracy, the answer should discuss how this form of democracy increases popular sovereignty because it allows the people to discuss and decide on issues.
3, Describe how the American political system might benefit from encouraging direct democracy at the state or local level, but representative democracy is preferable nationally.