Participatory and representative democracies

Compare and contrast the two classic definitions of democracy — participatory and representative democracies. Discuss Aristotle's definition of democracy. Give one example of how direct/participatory democracy works. What are the key parts of Schumpeter's definition of democracy? Give one example of how Schumpeter's representative democracy works. Which of the two types of democracy did the majority of the Founding Fathers favor - representative/indirect or participatory/direct? Which form of democracy do you think is the best fit for the needs of the United States? Why? Explain your answer. What form of democracy are we practicing in the United States on the federal level, and in California on the state level? Which form of democracy do you favor? Why? Explain your answer.