Most political systems in the Western world are considered democratic, but the participation of citizens is often limited to the election of representatives and rulers, essentially a procedure for the accreditation of powerful individuals and the confirmation of general objectives. In light of the dangers associated with such an "approval democracy," Pierre Rosanvallon, in his widely discussed book, outlines the counter-model of a "confirmation democracy" and calls for a democratic revolution that redefines the relationship between the governed and those who govern.