How is a direct democracy different from a representative democracy?
a. Direct democracies empower citizens directly to make laws.
b. In a direct democracy, the House of Representatives does not exist.
c. In a representative democracy, representatives vote themselves into office.
d. Representative democracies are more efficient
than direct democracies because they allow for more streamlined decision-making.
The correct answer is a. Direct democracies empower citizens directly to make laws. In a direct democracy, citizens have the power to directly vote on every law and decision, while in a representative democracy, citizens elect representatives who make decisions and pass laws on their behalf.