WORLD HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is direct democracy?
A
Where the king has power
B
where the people have power
C
where the general has power
D
where the queen has power
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Direct democracy is the direct participation of citizens in democratic decision making. Direct democracies may operate through an assembly of citizens or by means of referenda and initiatives in which citizens vote on issues instead of for candidates or parties.

Detailed explanation-2: -Citizens vote for leaders to represent them and their ideas, and the leaders support the citizens’ interests. There are two special rights only for U.S. citizens: voting in federal elections and running for federal office. Many naturalized citizens have been elected as U.S. Senators and U.S. Representatives.

Detailed explanation-3: -Switzerland follows direct or pure democracy. It is the correct option.

Detailed explanation-4: -In a democracy it is the people who give the government this power. They do this through elections in which they vote for particular persons and elect them. Once elected, these persons form the government. In a democracy the government has to explain its actions and defend its decisions to the people.

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