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Unit 1 – Foundations of American Democracy
Topic 1.1
What is the major difference between direct democracy and representative democracy?
Direct democracy involves public decision-making through voting on every issue, while in representative democracy people elect representatives to make decisions.
Representative Democracy allows for voting, Direct doesn't.
Direct Democracy includes the role of judiciary, Representative doesn't.
In Representative Democracy only property owners can vote.
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