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What is the main difference between direct and representative democracy?
whether there is a legislative body to pass laws
whether the government is run by the people
how citizens are represented in government
how noncitizens participate in government
whether there is a legislative body to pass laws
whether the government is run by the people
how citizens are represented in government
how noncitizens participate in government
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The main difference between direct and representative democracy lies in **how citizens are represented in government**.
In a direct democracy, citizens directly participate in decision-making and law-making processes. They have the opportunity to vote on specific issues or policies themselves rather than through elected representatives.
In a representative democracy, citizens elect representatives who make decisions and pass laws on their behalf. The elected officials are accountable to the people, but the citizens do not directly vote on most legislation.
The other options, while relevant to discussions about democracy, do not capture the fundamental distinction between these two systems.
In a direct democracy, citizens directly participate in decision-making and law-making processes. They have the opportunity to vote on specific issues or policies themselves rather than through elected representatives.
In a representative democracy, citizens elect representatives who make decisions and pass laws on their behalf. The elected officials are accountable to the people, but the citizens do not directly vote on most legislation.
The other options, while relevant to discussions about democracy, do not capture the fundamental distinction between these two systems.
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