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Louis XIVA 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. of FranceThe largest country in Western Europe, with a population of over 68 million. became king at the age of five. He ended up making France one of the world's most powerful countries.

Today, we do not let teenagers take charge. But is that a mistake?

Every Day article comes with an online pollThe YouGov survey asked 1,107 British teachers about racism and the curriculum.  for our readers to vote in. And some might think these polls prove our students should have more of a say.

So what would a world run by Day readers look like?

Personal freedom. More than three-quarters of you told us just this week that banning things does not work.

Not so equal. Sixty-one percent of you think there should be no limit on the wealth a single person can have.

Alone time. Just over half of you think more time to yourselves is a good idea.

No more 9am bell. Most of you (86%) agree with sleep scientists that schools should start later.

So some might argue the world could be a better place if we just put all our big decisions to you, the reader. But would this be a good way of running things?

In SwitzerlandA country in central Europe, known for mountains, lakes and skiing. , any citizenSomebody who has rights due to being a registered member of a country. who does not like a new law can launch a big nationwide vote on it. Since 1848, Swiss people have voted on about four issues every year.

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Yet for some, this could become boring very quickly. After all, half of you told us that pudding is more important than politics.

Should you run the world? 

Yes! Old people have had their time to make decisions. We know that the world has problems we need to fix. And as young people will have to live in the future, they should get a say on how to answer them.

No! Giving any group of people, whether they are children or not, too much power is never a good idea. We need lots of different voices to run the world in a fair way.

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.

France - The largest country in Western Europe, with a population of over 68 million.

Poll - The YouGov survey asked 1,107 British teachers about racism and the curriculum. 

Switzerland - A country in central Europe, known for mountains, lakes and skiing.

Citizen - Somebody who has rights due to being a registered member of a country.