Question

Namita is voting in a state election.She elects the candidate she wants to be state senator,a position that involves drafting and approving changes to state laws.This election is an example of.
A.)a ballot measure

B.)direct democracy

C.)an executive order.

D.)representative democracy

Answer 1

Answer:

$\boxed {\boxed {\sf D. \ Representative \ democracy }}$

Explanation:

First, define each term.

A. Ballot measure

• This is an issue or piece of potential legislation that shows up on a ballot. Voters get to decide on it .

B. Direct democracy

• In this form of democracy, the people vote directly on all bills, acts, laws, and more.

C. Executive order

• In the United States, the president (head of executive branch) can issue this kind of order without approval from Congress.

D. Representative democracy

• This is another type of democracy, but it uses representatives. The people vote for others to represent them and their ideas in the government.

Namita is electing a State Senator, which is a type of representative in Congress. Therefore, the best answer choice is D. representative democracy