A democratic polity is based on the doctrine of popular sovereignty With regard to this princi...........

Indian Political System(CSC) Evolution and Features of Constitution

A democratic polity is based on the doctrine of popular sovereignty. With regard to this principle, consider the following

1. Plebiscite

2. Referendum

3. Recall

4. Initiative

Which of the above is/are used in direct democracy?

2, 3 and 4

1 and 2

1, 2 and 3

All of the above

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Explanation:

Democracy is of two types—direct and indirect. In direct democracy, the people exercise their supreme power directly as is the case in Switzerland. There are four devices of direct democracy, namely, Referendum, Initiative, Recall and Plebiscite.

• In indirect democracy, on the other hand, the representatives elected by the people exercise the supreme power and thus carry on the government and make the laws. This type of democracy, also known as representative democracy, is of two kinds—parliamentary and presidential