Today, a Modified Form of Direct Democracy

question 9

Multiple Choice

Today, a modified form of direct democracy

• A) is practiced in Athens, Greece.
• B) is not practical, and thus is not used in any political system.
• C) is used in some New England towns and Swiss cantons.
• D) is used to elect representatives to government councils.
• E) is also known as a republic.

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Definitions:

Iroquois

A historically powerful northeast Native American confederacy known for its political and organizational skills, encompassing several tribes.

Huron Nation

A confederation of four Iroquoian-speaking Native American tribes who lived in the Great Lakes region, known for their role in the fur trade in the 17th century.

English Civil Wars

A series of armed conflicts and political machinations between Parliamentarians ("Roundheads") and Royalists ("Cavaliers") in England in the mid-17th century over governance and religious issues.

Oliver Cromwell

A key figure in English history who led the parliamentary forces in the English Civil War and later served as the Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland.