Which of the following is the difference between Athenian direct democracy and American representative democracy?

A.
In a direct democracy, citizens elect others to represent them, and in representative democracy, citizens participate directly.

B.
In a representative democracy the citizens are not allowed to vote for their representatives, and in a direct democracy citizens are allowed to elect representatives. ********

C.
In a direct democracy, citizens participate directly in decision making, and in a representative democracy, citizens elect officials to make decisions on their behalf.

D.
In a representative democracy the citizens are allowed to vote for their representatives, and in a direct democracy citizens are not allowed to particpate in the government.

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1 answer

B is incorrect.

Pay attention to the phrase "direct democracy."