What is the main difference between a pure democracy and a republic?
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In a republic, people vote directly on laws, but in a democracy, people elect representatives who make laws.
In a republic, people vote directly on laws, but in a democracy, people elect representatives who make laws.
In a democracy, people vote directly on laws, but in a republic, people elect representatives who make laws.
In a democracy, people vote directly on laws, but in a republic, people elect representatives who make laws.
In a republic, people have no representation, but in a democracy, people have representatives who act for them.
In a republic, people have no representation, but in a democracy, people have representatives who act for them.
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In a democracy, people vote directly on laws, but in a republic, people elect representatives who make laws.
Which is an example of a democratic republic?
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Iran
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
United States
United States
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United States
How is Britain’s modern parliamentary system similar to a republic?
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Decision-makers are chosen by the monarch.
Decision-makers are chosen by the monarch.
Decision-makers are elected by the citizens.
Decision-makers are elected by the citizens.
Decision-makers are appointed by the upper class.
Decision-makers are appointed by the upper class.
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Decision-makers are elected by the citizens.
How are democracies and dictatorships different?
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In a democracy, people have a say in government, while in a dictatorship they do not.
In a democracy, people have a say in government, while in a dictatorship they do not.
In a dictatorship, people elect a leader, while in a democracy they elect representatives.
In a dictatorship, people elect a leader, while in a democracy they elect representatives.
In a democracy, people elect their leaders, while in a dictatorship they only elect representatives.
In a democracy, people elect their leaders, while in a dictatorship they only elect representatives.
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In a democracy, people have a say in government, while in a dictatorship they do not.
How are dictatorships and totalitarian governments related?
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Both dictatorships and totalitarian governments have kings.
Both dictatorships and totalitarian governments have kings.
A dictatorship is the opposite of a totalitarian government.
A dictatorship is the opposite of a totalitarian government.
A totalitarian government is an extreme form of dictatorship.
A totalitarian government is an extreme form of dictatorship.
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A totalitarian government is an extreme form of dictatorship.
How are parliamentary monarchies and constitutional monarchies similar?
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Both have monarchs whose power is restricted in some way.
Both have monarchs whose power is restricted in some way.
Both have a document that sets out limits to the monarch’s power.
Both have a document that sets out limits to the monarch’s power.
Both have monarchs who do not have to abide by any laws or policies.
Both have monarchs who do not have to abide by any laws or policies.
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