Question

Distinguish direct and representative democracy.

Answer 1

Answer:

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Representative democracy is a form of democracy in which people vote for representatives who then vote on policy initiatives as opposed to a direct democracy, a form of democracy in which people vote on policy initiatives directly.

Answer 2

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Explanation:

In direct democracy, every voter has only the option to vote on every item of procedure and of legislation themselves. Unworkable for a modern nation.

In representative democracy as we know it now, a representative is selected to make all decisions for the voter, selection done by democratic election each 2 to 5 years. More like an elected aristocracy than democracy.