Greece's Golden Age

Question 10 • NY-Global History and Geography I

What is a direct democracy?

Answer

a political system in which the people choose elected officials who represent their concerns

a political system in which the people make decisions about the issues that affect them

a political system in which the people vote for a president or other leader

a political system in which the people are excluded from making certain choices

Explanation

In a direct democracy, citizens make decisions on public issues themselves, often by voting on laws or policies. Choice B describes this system. Choice A describes a representative democracy, where elected officials make decisions for the people.

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