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What is a key similarity between direct and representative democracy?
What is a key similarity between direct and representative democracy?
- Both involve decision-making on behalf of citizens (correct)
- Both exclude the concept of justice and equity
- Both originated in ancient Greece
- Both prioritize individual freedoms
What distinguishes direct democracy from representative democracy?
What distinguishes direct democracy from representative democracy?
- Representative democracy only exists in modern governments
- Direct democracy involves citizens voting directly on decisions (correct)
- Direct democracy excludes individual rights and responsibilities
- Representative democracy is solely based on equity and justice
What is a responsibility of citizens in a representative democracy?
What is a responsibility of citizens in a representative democracy?
- Ignore the point of view of others
- Challenge the decisions made by elected representatives
- Refrain from participating in voting processes
- Inform the government of their needs and wants (correct)
What is a key feature of equity in a democracy?
What is a key feature of equity in a democracy?
What is a fundamental right in a representative democracy?
What is a fundamental right in a representative democracy?
What is a key feature of direct democracy?
What is a key feature of direct democracy?
What distinguishes representative democracy from direct democracy?
What distinguishes representative democracy from direct democracy?
What is a fundamental right in a representative democracy?
What is a fundamental right in a representative democracy?
What are the responsibilities of citizens in a representative democracy?
What are the responsibilities of citizens in a representative democracy?
What is a key feature of equity in a democracy?
What is a key feature of equity in a democracy?