Democracy has changed dramatically since its original application in ancient Athens. Describe the evolution of democracy by comparing and contrasting direct democracy with representative democracy. In completing this comparison, be sure to incorporate Aristotle's concerns about democracy and assess the stability offered by these variations within democracy.

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Democracy has changed dramatically since its original application in ancient Athens. Describe the evolution of democracy by comparing and contrasting direct democracy with representative democracy. In completing this comparison, be sure to incorporate Aristotle's concerns about democracy and assess the stability offered by these variations within democracy.

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Howard Rodgers · Answer 1

Between direct and representative democracy there is not much difference since in both the suffrage is necessary to choose the people who will have in their hands the destinies of a country. Democracy is understood as the political system that defends the sovereignty of the people and the right of the people to elect and control their rulers.