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replied 2366d
Not true at all. Everyone can participate. If more participated they could easily overturn the whole system.
replied 2366d
yes everyone *can*. but you have people who's full time "job" is to meddle while the people whose lives they meddle in are busy living (working, raising families, hobbies).
replied 2366d
Yes, but they were elected to that job. On a whole it is a good system. There are elements that are not perfect. There are different places with different approaches.
replied 2361d
If they were elected by less than half the population would they still have a mandate to meddle?
replied 2361d
Depends on if this is a popular vote election, of a majority of districts election. There are pros and cons the each system. Germany uses both for their elections I hear.
replied 2361d
nah just if less than half the citizens participate (cast a vote). even if they all have the option/chance to.
replied 2361d
No vote counts as a vote with the majority.