Which are true statements about direct democracy? Select all that apply. (1 point) Responses It can happen at the federal level. It can happen at the federal level. It can happen at the state level. It can happen at the state level. It can remove an elected official from office. It can remove an elected official from office. It can only happen through the legislature. It can only happen through the legislature. It can happen without a vote of the people. It can happen without a vote of the people.

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Here are the true statements about direct democracy:

  • It can happen at the state level.
  • It can remove an elected official from office.

The other statements are not true in the context of direct democracy:

  • It cannot happen at the federal level, as direct democracy mechanisms like referendums and initiatives are typically more common at state or local levels.
  • It cannot only happen through the legislature; direct democracy refers to decision-making directly by the people rather than through elected representatives.
  • It cannot happen without a vote of the people; direct democracy involves the electorate making decisions directly.

So, the correct responses are:

  • It can happen at the state level.
  • It can remove an elected official from office.