Question

1. the people (themselves rather than representatives) make governmental policies and laws in a(n) ?

a. representative
b. direct(pure)
c. totalitarian
d. social contract

1. decisions reached through ? merge differing viewpoints into a generally acceptable plan of action.

a. identity
b. compromise
c. dictatorship
d. finalization

1. independent states that agree to form a(n) ? may still retain their sovereignty.

a. monarchy
b. dictatorship

Explanation:

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To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option a (Representative): In a representative system, representatives make policies, not the people directly. Eliminate.
• Option b (Direct (Pure)): In a direct (pure) democracy, the people themselves (not representatives) make governmental policies and laws. This matches the description.
• Option c (Totalitarian): A totalitarian system is controlled by a single authority, not the people. Eliminate.
• Option d (Social Contract): Social contract is a theory about the origin of government, not a form where people directly make policies. Eliminate.

Analyze each option:

• Option a (Identity): Identity doesn't involve merging differing viewpoints. Eliminate.
• Option b (Compromise): Compromise is the process of reaching an agreement by merging differing viewpoints into a generally acceptable plan. This fits.
• Option c (Dictatorship): Dictatorship involves one person or group imposing decisions, not merging viewpoints. Eliminate.
• Option d (Finalization): Finalization is just completing a decision, not merging viewpoints. Eliminate.

Answer:

b. Direct(Pure)

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