The worst form of government – apart from everything else

Switzerland’s unique form of direct democracy is praised around the world. But doesn’t low voter turnout weaken it somewhat? What’s more, isn’t there a danger of the ‘tyranny of the majority’? And aren’t some issues simply too complicated to be left to the general public?
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