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System of government in which representatives hold power
What is a democracy?
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system of government in which people hold power
system of government in which a monarch holds power system of government in which representatives hold power
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What is the main difference between a pure democracy and a republic?
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In a republic, people vote directly on laws, but in a
democracy, people elect representatives who make laws.
In a democracy, people vote directly on laws, but in a republic, people elect representatives who make laws.
In a republic, people have no representation, but in a democracy, people have representatives who act for them.
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In a republic, people vote directly on laws, but in a
democracy, people elect representatives who make laws.
In a democracy, people vote directly on laws, but in a republic, people elect representatives who make laws.
In a republic, people have no representation, but in a democracy, people have representatives who act for them.
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In a republic, people elect representatives who make laws, while in a pure democracy, people vote directly on laws.
In a republic, people elect representatives who make laws, while in a pure democracy, people vote directly on laws.
Which is an example of a democratic republic?
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Iran
Saudi Arabia United States
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Iran
Saudi Arabia United States
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United States
United States
How is Britain’s modern parliamentary system similar to a republic?
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Decision-makers are chosen by the monarch. Decision-makers are elected by the citizens. Decision-makers are appointed by the upper class.
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Decision-makers are chosen by the monarch. Decision-makers are elected by the citizens. Decision-makers are appointed by the upper class.
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Decision-makers are elected by the citizens.
Decision-makers are elected by the citizens.
How are democracies and dictatorships different?
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In a democracy, people have a say in government, while in a
dictatorship they do not.
In a dictatorship, people elect a leader, while in a democracy they elect representatives.
In a democracy, people elect their leaders, while in a dictatorship they only elect representatives.
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In a democracy, people have a say in government, while in a
dictatorship they do not.
In a dictatorship, people elect a leader, while in a democracy they elect representatives.
In a democracy, people elect their leaders, while in a dictatorship they only elect representatives.
The correct answer is:
In a democracy, people have a say in government, while in a dictatorship they do not.
In a democracy, people have a say in government, while in a dictatorship they do not.