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  2. Direct rule - Wikipedia

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    Direct colonial rule was a form of colonialism that involves the establishment of a centralized foreign authority within a territory, which is run by colonial officials. The native population may be excluded from all but the lowest level of the colonial government.

  3. Direct rule (Northern Ireland) - Wikipedia

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    In Northern Irish politics, direct rule (Irish: riail dhíreach [1] [2] [3]) is the administration of Northern Ireland directly by the Government of the United Kingdom.It was practised for 26 consecutive years between 1972 and 1998 during the Troubles, and has since then been temporarily applied during suspensions.

  4. Direct democracy - Wikipedia

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    Out of all those people, only male citizens who were older than 18 were a part of the demos, meaning only about 40,000 people could participate in the democratic process. [14] Also relevant to the history of direct democracy is the history of Ancient Rome, specifically during the Roman Republic, traditionally founded around 509 BC. [15]

  5. Democracy - Wikipedia

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    Direct democracy is a political system where the citizens participate in the decision-making personally, contrary to relying on intermediaries or representatives. A direct democracy gives the voting population the power to: Change constitutional laws, Put forth initiatives, referendums and suggestions for laws

  6. Direct colonial rule - Wikipedia

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    Direct colonial rule is a form of colonialism that involves the establishment of a centralized foreign authority within a territory, which is run by colonial officials. According to Michael W. Doyle of Harvard University , in a system of direct rule , the native population is excluded from all but the lowest level of the colonial government. [ 1 ]

  7. Bill Clinton reveals his ‘rules of politics’ in new book

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    In an excerpt published Friday by People from his forthcoming memoir, “Citizen: My Life After the White House,” the 42nd president discloses his “Clinton’s Rules of Politics,”…

  8. Participatory democracy - Wikipedia

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    Participatory democracy, participant democracy, participative democracy, or semi-direct democracy is a form of government in which citizens participate individually and directly in political decisions and policies that affect their lives, rather than through elected representatives. [1]

  9. President's rule - Wikipedia

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    In India, President's rule is the suspension of state government and imposition of direct Union government rule in a state. Under Article 356 of the Constitution of India , if a state government is unable to function according to Constitutional provisions, the Union government can take direct control of the state machinery.