Multiple Choice. Which characteristic distinguishes the decision-making processes of American democracy from those of totalitarian governments?(1 point)

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Decisions made by a small, elite group
Decisions made by a small, elite group

Direct democracy where citizens vote on all issues
Direct democracy where citizens vote on all issues

Power dispersed among multiple branches of government
Power dispersed among multiple branches of government

Centralized decision-making by a single leader

Answer 1

The characteristic that distinguishes the decision-making processes of American democracy from those of totalitarian governments is:

Power dispersed among multiple branches of government.