A representative democracy is a system of government that
A)allows citizens to vote directly on laws and policies.
B)allows citizens to make,veto,or judge statutes personally.
C)gives citizens a regular opportunity to elect government officials.
D)gives citizens the ability to debate important constitutional decisions.

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A representative democracy is a system where citizens elect representatives who make decisions on their behalf. Therefore, choice C, which refers to the opportunity for citizens to elect government officials, is the best choice. Choices A, B, and D are characteristics of a direct democracy, where citizens make decisions themselves without representatives.

A Representative Democracy Is a System of Government That