Leaders represent the political views of the people they represent
low voter turnout
citizens lack knowledge
citizens make decisions based upon emotion or vote the way a passionate person votes
The constitution sets forth protections for the minority so they are not oppressed by the majority
everyone is subject to the "rule of law"
Citizens elect leaders to make decisions on their behalf
majority vote rules
All citizens are invited to vote on decisions
Majority oppresses the minority because there are no protections for the minority
citizens rule
There are no representatives voting on behalf of citizens
Elected representatives vote on decisions
political decisions are made by voting
It is an indirect democracy with a constitution
