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Do the benefits of direct democracy outweigh the costs?
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Selected thesis
The benefits of direct democracy outweigh the costs.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
Direct democracy makes corruption less likely.
Pro claim 2
Direct democracy encourages more civic engagement.
Con claim 1
The general public isn't qualified to decide on complex issues.
Con claim 2
It is inefficient to have people vote on every matter of policy.