The Origins of Democracy

Question 4 • LAUSD-Principles of American Democracy (Prescriptive)

A direct democracy is one in which all citizens

Answer

vote on important decisions.

elect representatives to make decisions for them.

choose a strong leader to make all the laws.

vote in a Council of 500.

Explanation

In a direct democracy, citizens make decisions themselves by voting on them. Therefore, the correct choice is “vote on important decisions.” Electing representatives to decide for citizens is a feature of representative democracy.

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