Question

how does a direct democracy differ from a representative democracy?
a) the people elect leaders who make decisions for the community.
b) the people as a whole make decisions for the community.
c) rulers are chosen from within the same family.
d) rules place limits on the powers of the government.

Explanation:

In direct democracy, citizens directly participate in decision - making. In representative democracy, citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf. Option B describes direct democracy where the people as a whole make decisions, while option A describes representative democracy. Option C is about monarchy - like succession, and option D is about the concept of limited government which is not the key difference between direct and representative democracy.

Answer:

B) The people as a whole make decisions for the community.