Explain the Key Differences Between Direct Democracy and Representative Democracy

question 39

Essay

Explain the key differences between direct democracy and representative democracy, and identify which of these theories of government we use in the United States.

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Criterion

A standard or rule by which something can be judged or decided, often used in contexts of evaluation or selection.

Input Mask Property

A feature in database management systems that defines a template for entering data, forcing inputs to follow a specified format.

Phone Number

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