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Unit 1 – Foundations of American Democracy
Topic 1.6
Which principle distinguishes direct democracy from a representative republic in the United States?
Direct democracy allows for administrative agencies, whereas a representative republic does not.
Direct democracies have a single-party system, while representative republics have a multi-party system.
In direct democracy, only certain citizens can vote; while in a representative republic all eligible citizens can vote.
Direct democracy involves citizens voting on laws, while in a representative republic, elected officials vote on laws.
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