Scenarios about 'direct democracy'
Direct democracy is a system of governance where citizens vote directly on policies and laws rather than through elected representatives. Historically practiced in ancient Athens and some Swiss cantons, it empowers citizens with immediate political agency through mechanisms like referendums, initiatives, and plebiscites. In alternate history scenarios, direct democracy often appears in timelines exploring different constitutional developments, technological innovations enabling mass participation, or societies that evolved without representative political structures.
What If California's Proposition System Never Developed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where California never adopted its direct democracy mechanisms, dramatically altering the state's political landscape and setting a different course for American governance.