Question

which of the following is an example of a direct democracy?
○ a government where a collection of individuals rules over a nation.
○ a political system in which citizens communally own the means of production.
○ which of the following is an example of a direct democracy.
○ a centralized form of government led by a single party that is often authoritarian.

Explanation:

First, analyze each option:

• Option 1: A collection of individuals ruling over a nation is more like an oligarchy or aristocracy, not direct democracy.
• Option 2: A political system where citizens communally own the means of production is related to socialism, and in a socialist context with direct democracy elements (like some communal decision - making), or more accurately, a system where citizens have direct control over production (a form of direct democracy in economic and political participation).
• Option 3: This is just repeating the question, not an example.
• Option 4: A centralized single - party authoritarian government is a totalitarian or authoritarian system, not democracy.

Answer:

B. A political system in which citizens communally own the means of production.