Should you run the world? Wars, economic crises, climate catastrophe: it can seem like almost nothing in the world is going right. Perhaps readers of The Day could do better?
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Decision 2024: Day readers have weighed up the pros and cons in some of the biggest issues. Glossary
Louis XIV - A 17th-Century French king who expanded the powers of the French monarchy and turned his country into the greatest power in the world. However, by the end of his long, 72-year reign he had squandered much of this advantage.
Monarchy - The king or queen and royal family.
Direct democracy - A democratic system in which every citizen has the right to vote on every issue, rather than having elected representatives.
Switzerland - A country in central Europe, known for mountains, lakes and skiing.
Referendum - A direct vote by the population of a country on a particular law or issue.
John Stuart Mill - A 19th-Century English philosopher who wrote extensively about freedom and democracy. He is regarded as the father of modern liberalism.
Persecute - To treat someone cruelly and unfairly over a long time, especially if due to race or religion, for example.