Question

How is direct democracy different from a representative democracy?(1 point)
Responses

Direct democracies empower citizens directly to make laws
Direct democracies empower citizens directly to make laws

In a representative democracy, respresentatives vote tehmselves into office
In a representative democracy, respresentatives vote tehmselves into office

In a direct democracy, the House of Representatives does not exist
In a direct democracy, the House of Representatives does not exist

Representative democracies are more efficient

Answer 1

Correct answer: "Direct democracies empower citizens directly to make laws."

Explanation: In a direct democracy, citizens vote on laws and policies themselves (e.g., referendums/ballot initiatives). In a representative democracy, citizens elect officials to make those decisions on their behalf.