Question

what type of government allows people to elect representatives to make decisions for them?
autocracy
direct democracy
absolute monarchy
representative government

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Autocracy: A system where one person has absolute power, no election of representatives.
• Direct democracy: Citizens make decisions directly, not through representatives.
• Absolute monarchy: A single ruler (monarch) with absolute power, no elected representatives.
• Representative government: In this system, people elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.

Answer:

D. Representative government