Question

question 10 of 10
which statement best describes a difference between a democracy and a republic?
a. a republic can come in two forms - parliamentary and presidential - while a democracy must always be presidential.
b. a democracy places strict limits on its citizens, while a republic allows for the majority of citizens to rule.
c. a democracy can come in two forms - direct and indirect - while a republic is always indirect.
d. a democracy gets its sovereignty from an absolute monarch, while a republic gets its sovereignty from the people.

Explanation:

Democracy has direct and indirect forms where people can rule directly or through representatives. Republics are indirect and have parliamentary and presidential forms. Option C correctly states that democracy can be direct or indirect while republics are always indirect.

Answer:

C. A democracy can come in two forms - direct and indirect - while a republic is always indirect.