Question

which of the following best describes a democracy where citizens directly participate in decision-making and policy formation rather than electing representatives?
a. federal democracy
b. direct democracy
c. parliamentary democracy
d. representative democracy

Explanation:

• Federal Democracy: Focuses on power split between national and regional governments, not direct citizen participation.
• Direct Democracy: Defined by citizens directly making policy/decisions instead of electing representatives.
• Parliamentary Democracy: Citizens elect representatives who form a parliament to govern.
• Representative Democracy: Citizens vote for representatives to make decisions on their behalf.

Answer:

B. Direct Democracy