Experience and expertise - Representatives are trusted to make decisions due to their, in depth knowledge and understanding of political processes. Many Politicians study Politics, Philosophy and Economics at universities like Oxford or Cambridge. Showing their commitment to understanding the issues which they will be responsible for., Accountability - Governments can be kept in check by the public through regular elections. If MPs fail to deliver on key policies the public have the power to vote them out., Practicality - Elections are expensive and time-consuming process . It would be impractical and unrealistic to assume the general public would be able to vote on every issue. Having a representative to vote for issues on our behalf means that more decisions can be made efficiently and regularly. ​, No self-serving politicians - As direct democracy means power to the people, voting is done by the public, as such it removes the need to rely on politicians who may be untrustworthy or self-serving and not have their representatives' best interests at heart., Makes citizens more aware of politics - If citizens are expected to vote themselves on key issues that affect them, they will be more knowledgeable and engaged in the political process because these issues directly affect them​, Gives citizens more control - Direct democracy, often through referendums gives citizens the power to make decisions on key issues. The only way for people to be sure they are being properly represented is to do the job themselves . ​,

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