Direct democracy involves allowing citizens to directly vote on laws and select officials, rather than relying on representatives to make these decisions for them. It does not involve the manipulation of public opinion by political elites, nor does it involve a single person having ultimate power. It is not the form of government found in China today, which is a single-party socialist state.

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Direct Democracy

Question 27

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Direct democracy

A) generally involves the manipulation of public opinion by political elites.
B) permits citizens to directly vote on laws and select officials.
C) is a form of government in which a single person has ultimate power.
D) is the form of government found in China today.
E) requires the choosing of representatives who are responsible for formulating governmental policy.

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