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WORLD HISTORY
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The government of Greece was a direct democracy. Direct democracy is different from the style of democracy that we have in the US because
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In a direct democracy, every citizen votes on all government decisions while in a representative democracy, citizens elect representatives to make those decisions for them
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In a representative democracy, every citizen votes on all government decisions while in a direct democracy, citizens elect representatives to make those decisions for them
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In a direct democracy only men are allowed to vote in elections while in a representative democracy all people are allowed to vote
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In a representative democracy you elect the most popular candidates while in a direct democracy you elect people based on their civil service exam scores
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A representative democracy is a system of government where citizens elect representatives to vote on laws on their behalf. A direct democracy is one where citizens vote on every issue themselves. The key difference between the two systems is who is voting on laws, elected officials or the citizens.
Detailed explanation-2: -Democracy during the ancient Greek time differs from today because before only men could vote. Today all citizens 18 and older, are allowed to vote. A citizen’s rights don’t only apply to men. Citizens don’t have to serve in the military to become citizens and no slaves are used anymore.
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