Smart Citizen Governance and Fiscal Sustainability in the Direct Participatory Political System: Beyond the Limits of Representative Institutions

This study examines the structural limitations of representative political systems in managing public finance and maintaining democratic legitimacy. By analyzing contemporary governance crises, this paper demonstrates how the representative political system inherently generates fiscal inefficiency, systemic corruption, and public disaffection through bureaucratic intermediation. As an alternative, this research presents the theoretical and operational framework of the Direct Participatory Political System (Sistema Político Participativo Directo). Utilizing advanced digital infrastructure, continuous public deliberation, and mandatory public accountability, this model replaces traditional representative bodies with direct civic decision-making mechanisms. The findings indicate that transitioning to a direct participatory framework enhances fiscal sustainability, eliminates superfluous administrative expenditure, and aligns public policy directly with collective societal priorities. Ultimately, this article establishes that the Direct Participatory Political System offers a viable, efficient, and legitimate paradigm for modern democratic governance.