Compare and contrast the two classic definitions of democracy - representative and participatory democracies. Discuss Aristotle's view of democracy.

Compare and contrast the two classic definitions of democracy - representative and participatory democracies. Discuss Aristotle's view of democracy. What are the key parts of Schumpeter's definition of democracy? Which of these two types of democracy did the majority of the Founding Fathers favor? What was the Founders' view on the subject of direct democracy and the "will of the people"? Which form of democracy do you think is the best fit for the needs of the United States? Explain your answer. What form of democracy do we practice in the United States on the federal level, and in California on the state level? Which form of democracy do you favor?