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Which of the following compares democracies and republics?(1 point)
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In democracies the majority of citizens create laws, while in a republic elected representatives make laws.
In democracies the majority of citizens create laws, while in a republic elected representatives make laws. - no response given

In both democracies and republics, elected officials make laws.
In both democracies and republics, elected officials make laws. - incorrect

In democracies the rights of the minority are protected, while in a republic only the rights of the majority are protected.
In democracies the rights of the minority are protected, while in a republic only the rights of the majority are protected. - no response given

In democracies the rights of citizens are protected by a constitution, while these rights are not protected in a republic.
In democracies the rights of citizens are protected by a constitution, while these rights are not protected in a republic. - no response given
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Republics and democracies have different processes from each other for making laws.
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Correct choice: "In democracies the majority of citizens create laws, while in a republic elected representatives make laws."

Explanation: A direct democracy is one in which citizens vote directly on laws and policies; a republic (a representative democracy) is one in which citizens elect representatives who make laws on their behalf.