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Could other countries adopt Swiss direct democracy?

Swiss direct democracy is presented as a system developed over a long period in a distinctive setting, with doubts about transferring it to a larger state.

Question

Could Swiss-style direct democracy work as a broader model?

Short answer

The response attributes Switzerland's experience to its long-established setting and questions whether the model could transfer easily to a larger state.

Notes

Swiss direct democracy has developed over a long period in a distinctive political setting. The response questions whether the same model could transfer easily to a larger state.