are also pros and cons with a Representative Democracy: Pros: Cons: Representatives are Individuals must set aside elected to represent the common good instead of their private interests and individual interests personal concerns for the Representatives make the sake of the whole some – system more efficient it’s – people are not comfortable their job to know the laws with this and the system People get a say in government through someone elected by the people Works well in large areas with diverse populations Oligarchy A government where control is held by a small group of individuals who typically have their position because of wealth and power
are also pros and cons with a Representative Democracy: Pros: Representatives are elected to represent the common good instead of individual interests Representatives make the system more efficient – it’s their job to know the laws and the system People get a say in government through someone elected by the people Works well in large areas with diverse populations Cons: Individuals must set aside their private interests and personal concerns for the sake of the whole – some people are not comfortable with this Oligarchy A government where control is held by a small group of individuals who typically have their position because of wealth and power
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