Glarus, Switzerland, is one of only two Swiss cantons that still use this open-air assembly to vote on everything from tax laws to education initiatives. Citizens vote by show of hands in a public assembly called the Landsgemeinde—a tradition that dates back over 700 years. In this system of direct democracy, voters publicly decide on proposals, and rights are granted to 16-year-olds. Discover how this centuries-old practice continues to shape civic life today: https://on.natgeo.com/3TPo21V | Na

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