A political system in which citizens elect representatives to govern them is known as ______.

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A representative democracy is a political system in which citizens elect representatives to govern them. The representatives then make decisions on behalf of the citizens. This is different from a direct democracy, where citizens vote directly on policies and laws. Dictatorship and monarchy are both forms of authoritarian rule, where one person or group has complete power and control over the government and society.

A Political System in Which Citizens Elect Representatives to Govern