Question

What is representative democracy? What are it’s features?

Answer 1

Answer:

Representative democracy is a form of government in which the people elect officials to create laws and policy on their behalf. Nearly 60 percent of the world’s countries employ a form of government based on representative democracy, including the U.S. (a democratic republic), the UK (a constitutional monarchy), and France (a unitary state). Representative democracy is sometimes called indirect democracy.

Answer 2

representative democracy is a system of government in which all eligible citizens vote on representatives to pass laws for them. A perfect example is the U.S., where we elect a president and members of the Congress. We also elect local and state officials.

features of representative democracy are-

Universal Participation. All adults can vote.

Political Equality (influence) Everyone has one vote.

Political Competition and Choice. At least 2 choices.

Political Accountability. Can remove an incumbent.

Transparency in Government. Openness.

Majorly Rule. ...

Civil Liberties/Equality of Opportunity. ...

Rule of Law.