Question

Which action is an example of direct democracy?
A) voting for the recall of a state governor
B) serving as an official in the local government
C) protesting unfavorable government legislation
D) electing a member to the state senate

Answer 1

"voting for the recall of a state governor" would be the only example of an action of direct democracy, since these votes take place when individual voters decide an issue, not a representative

Answer 2

The correct answer is option D) electing the member to the state senate.

Direct democracy refers to the purest form of democracy. People decide on initiative and policies without any pressure and inter mediation.

The first and foremost right of people in a direct democracy to to elect their representatives. Moreover, citizens are involved in drafting and bills and push them into voting.

The other rights such as option A) voting for the recall of state and C) protesting unfavorable government legislation are also part of a democracy, but all these steps come only after a representative is elected.