Direct Democracy Is Best Defined as

question 21

Multiple Choice

Direct democracy is best defined as

• A)the system of government run by one person.
• B)a system that allows citizens to vote directly for laws and policies.
• C)the competition between interest groups for governmental power.
• D)a system that allows citizens to elect representatives who play a significant role in governmental decision making.

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Definitions:

Excess Burden

A measure of the economic loss that can occur when market behavior is distorted, often due to inefficient taxation or government policies.

Economic Activity

All actions that involve the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in an economy.

Tax Burden

The total amount of taxes that individuals or businesses must pay to the government.

Inelastic Demand

A market condition where the demand for a product does not change significantly with a change in its price.