Which of the following is the difference between Athenian direct democracy and American representative democracy?
A.
In a direct democracy, citizens elect others to represent them, and in representative democracy, citizens participate directly.
B.
In a representative democracy the citizens are not allowed to vote for their representatives, and in a direct democracy citizens are allowed to elect representatives. ********
C.
In a direct democracy, citizens participate directly in decision making, and in a representative democracy, citizens elect officials to make decisions on their behalf.
D.
In a representative democracy the citizens are allowed to vote for their representatives, and in a direct democracy citizens are not allowed to particpate in the government.
can i please get my answer checked :)
Based on the options provided, the correct answer is:
C. In a direct democracy, citizens participate directly in decision-making, and in a representative democracy, citizens elect officials to make decisions on their behalf.
Please note that the answer you marked as correct (option B) is actually incorrect. In a direct democracy, citizens directly participate in decision-making, whereas in a representative democracy, citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
Certainly! Based on your answer, the correct difference between Athenian direct democracy and American representative democracy is:
C. In a direct democracy, citizens participate directly in decision making, and in a representative democracy, citizens elect officials to make decisions on their behalf.
In Athenian direct democracy, every eligible citizen directly participated in the decision-making process by voting on policies and laws. On the other hand, in American representative democracy, citizens elect representatives who make decisions on their behalf.
Your answer is correct, and option C accurately describes the difference between these two forms of democracy. Well done!
B is incorrect.
Pay attention to the phrase "direct democracy."