How do direct and representative democracies differ?

Question

A. in a direct democracy, people vote on issues themselves
B. in a direct democracy, elected politicians vote on issues
C. in a direct democracy, power is located in a central authority
D. in a direct democracy, people do not have civic duties

Answer 1

The correct answer is A. In a direct democracy, people vote on issues themselves. In a representative democracy, on the other hand, people elect politicians to vote on issues on their behalf.