E.g. in Switzerland, citizens can propose constitutional changes, challenge parliamentary laws, and some decisions automatically go to vote.
Citizens of California can pass laws directly, amend the constitution, and recall elected officials.
Probably the biggest reason we don’t have more of that is that people in power typically see it as a threat.
E.g. in Switzerland, citizens can propose constitutional changes, challenge parliamentary laws, and some decisions automatically go to vote.
Citizens of California can pass laws directly, amend the constitution, and recall elected officials.
Probably the biggest reason we don’t have more of that is that people in power typically see it as a threat.