TAILIEUCHUNG - The Swiss Model of Direct Democracy

The author of this article discusses various aspects of the Swiss model of democracy and suggests that it offers the best solutions for the optimal development of any country. | The Swiss Model of Direct Democracy Vol. 1 2019 The Swiss Model of Direct Democracy Prof. Dr. mult. Miroslaw Matyja Dr. . Logos International University USA Polish University Abroad in London Selinus University in Bologna Italy Indian Management School and Research Centre in Mumbai India Abstract. Due to the challenges that modern representative democracy is facing citizens and politicians of various countries are looking for new solutions and ways to ensure the optimal functioning of their political and decision making system. In this context Switzerland appears to be a country relatively immune to the current crisis. Why is that As a direct democracy where the rule of the people remains the fundamental principle it provides its citizens with instruments referendum popular initiative popular veto which allow them to resolve any problems that arise both on the national and local level. The essential characteristic of the Swiss system which is also its main strength is that unlike other European democracies it grants its citizens full power over their homeland making them the actual sovereign. The author of this article discusses various aspects of the Swiss model of democracy and suggests that it offers the best solutions for the optimal development of any country. Keywords. Direct Democracy Swiss Political System Switzerland Referendum Federalism The Historical Determinants of the Swiss Political System The history of Switzerland is undoubtedly the key to understanding its political system and the mechanisms of its institutions. Despite the fact that its past when compared to other countries seems rather short and meager the evolution of Switzerland s political and social system can be described as brimming with original solutions Czeszejko-Sochacki 1999 In ancient times the area of the modern Switzerland was populated by Rhaetian and Celtic tribes. The name Helvetia comes from the Helvetii the representatives of a Celtic tribe that .

• Chính trị học
• Swiss Political System
• Swiss model of democracy
• Optimal development of any country
• Modern representative democracy
• Characteristic of the Swiss system
• Country’s banking sector
• Swiss direct democracy
• Regulation of Banking Sector
• Various federal referenda