The true statements about direct democracy are:
- It can happen at the state level.
- It can remove an elected official from office.
The other statements are not true regarding direct democracy:
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It can happen at the federal level. (This is generally not accurate as direct democracy is more commonly practiced at state and local levels in the U.S.)
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It can only happen through the legislature. (Direct democracy does not require a legislative body to act; it involves the direct participation of citizens.)
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It can happen without a vote of the people. (Direct democracy inherently involves a vote by the people.)
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