Question
Which of the following compares democracies and republics?
A. In democracies the rights of the minority are protected, while in a republic only the rights of the majority are protected.
B. In democracies the majority of citizens create laws, while in a republic elected representatives make laws.
C. In both democracies and republics, elected officials make laws.
D. In democracies the rights of citizens are protected by a constitution, while these rights are not protected in a republic.
A. In democracies the rights of the minority are protected, while in a republic only the rights of the majority are protected.
B. In democracies the majority of citizens create laws, while in a republic elected representatives make laws.
C. In both democracies and republics, elected officials make laws.
D. In democracies the rights of citizens are protected by a constitution, while these rights are not protected in a republic.
Answers
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The correct comparison among the options provided is:
**B. In democracies the majority of citizens create laws, while in a republic elected representatives make laws.**
This statement highlights a fundamental difference in how laws are made in direct democracies, where citizens have a direct say in legislation, versus in a republic, where elected representatives typically create and pass laws on behalf of the people.
To clarify the other options:
- A is incorrect because both democracies and republics aim to protect the rights of minorities, although they do this differently.
- C is somewhat misleading as not all democracies operate through elected officials; direct democracies can exist without them.
- D is incorrect; in both democracies and republics, rights are often protected by a constitution or legal framework.
Thus, B accurately captures a key distinction.
**B. In democracies the majority of citizens create laws, while in a republic elected representatives make laws.**
This statement highlights a fundamental difference in how laws are made in direct democracies, where citizens have a direct say in legislation, versus in a republic, where elected representatives typically create and pass laws on behalf of the people.
To clarify the other options:
- A is incorrect because both democracies and republics aim to protect the rights of minorities, although they do this differently.
- C is somewhat misleading as not all democracies operate through elected officials; direct democracies can exist without them.
- D is incorrect; in both democracies and republics, rights are often protected by a constitution or legal framework.
Thus, B accurately captures a key distinction.