In an 'ideal' democracy, we the people, would be asked for our opinion
on every issue, from local level to international. If legislators knew
the majority opinion of their constituents, on every issue, in every
community, they could better represent them. They would be obliged to
represent them. They would not have to toe the party line, based on a
manifesto of three or four general issues.
A unique website, http://www.myverdict.net, now exists to canvas the
majority opinion on all issues, in every community.
Take a look, post your question, cast your vote, then come back here
and tell the world about it. See how many others you can convince.
You can affect policy, but only if the legislators know the majority
opinion.