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In Ancient Greece the population and area of each city state were small, and it was possible for all citizens to discuss and vote on public issues. This kind of direct democracy is still practised in three small Swiss cantons, whose citizens assemble once a year to decide various policies. In the smaller parishes of England and communities of Wales parochial business is determined by the parish or community meeting, which all electors are entitled to attend.
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Richards, S.G. (1978). The Electoral System. In: Introduction to British Government. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-15877-5_3
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