Which of the following compares democracies and republics?(1 point)

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In democracies the rights of citizens are protected by a constitution, while these rights are not protected in a republic.
In democracies the rights of citizens are protected by a constitution, while these rights are not protected in a republic.

In both democracies and republics, elected officials make laws.
In both democracies and republics, elected officials make laws.

In democracies the rights of the minority are protected, while in a republic only the rights of the majority are protected.
In democracies the rights of the minority are protected, while in a republic only the rights of the majority are protected.

In democracies the majority of citizens create laws, while in a republic elected representatives make laws.

Answer 1

The statement that best compares democracies and republics is:

In democracies the majority of citizens create laws, while in a republic elected representatives make laws.

This distinction highlights the differences between direct democracy, where citizens have a direct say in laws and policies, and a republic, where elected representatives make decisions on behalf of the citizens.