1. A possible drawback to direct democracy is the challenge of ensuring that all citizens are well-informed about the issues at hand. This can be resolved through measures such as comprehensive public education on important topics, fact-checking services to combat misinformation, and promoting critical thinking skills among the population. Additionally, creating easily accessible platforms for open debates and discussions can help citizens make informed decisions when participating in direct democracy.
2. The divine right of kings was a belief that monarchs were chosen by God to rule with absolute power, and their authority came directly from a divine source. In German, the divine right of kings is known as "Gottesgnadentum." This concept justified the monarch's power and position, leading to limited accountability and unchecked control over their subjects.
3. The Holocaust was the systematic genocide of six million Jews by the Nazi regime during World War II. It also targeted other groups such as the Roma, disabled individuals, and political dissidents. At the time of the Holocaust, Germany was under the authoritarian rule of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party, following a totalitarian regime that suppressed opposition, controlled all aspects of society, and promoted extreme nationalism and anti-Semitism.
