a direct democracy people go directly to meetings to speak. these are normally in small places and countries. in larger countries there are representative democracy (which the us has) people are elected who have the same views as the people and they represent the people. this is used in larger countries.
You should read your history book and find the answer
The purpose of the Stamp Act of 1765 was to raise revenue from the America colonies.
I believe D is the correct answer. If Japan (or any country) were to be hit with the largest natural disaster in recent history, it would most likely sway people away from migrating into the country.