A system of government where power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives.
Democracy is like a school group project where every member gets an equal say in what topic to choose or how to present it. Everyone's voice matters!
Direct Democracy: A form of democracy where decisions are made directly by citizens rather than their representatives.
Representative Democracy (Republic): A type of democracy founded on the principle of elected officials representing a group of people.
Constitutional Democracy: A democratic government regulated by a constitution that outlines its powers and limitations.
Which type of democracy allows citizens to elect representatives who make political decisions on their behalf?
Which form of democracy relies heavily on citizen participation in groups and organizations for policymaking?
Which type of democracy allows citizens to vote directly on laws or policies?
What type of democracy, often seen in the US, relies on elected representatives to make decisions on behalf of citizens?
Which form of democracy allows all eligible citizens to participate directly in decision-making processes?
Which principle, essential in a democracy, was established with the Supreme Court decision of Baker v. Carr?
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