Define Democracy as a Political System, and Differentiate Between Direct

question 34

Essay

Define democracy as a political system, and differentiate between direct and representative democracy.

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Definitions:

Capitalism

An economic system characterized by private or corporate ownership of goods and services, where investments, production, distribution, and prices are determined mainly by competition in a free market.

Kyoto Protocol

An international agreement linked to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which commits its parties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, based on the premise that global warming exists and human-made CO2 emissions have caused it.

Species Diversity

The variety and variability of species within a particular region, contributing to the health and resilience of ecosystems.

Ecosystem Diversity

The variety of different habitats, living communities, and ecological processes in the natural world.