Question

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.

Answer 1

Answer:

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.

Explanation:

Direct Democracy:

People participate directly to elect their leaders.

Example:

Ancient Athenians.

Representative Democracy:

Citizens elect officials to make decisions on their behalf.

Example:

Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia(Ethiopia)

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