A political system that relies on citizens' active political participation in decision making, such as in referendums, is called a(n)

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A direct democracy is a political system in which citizens directly participate in decision making, often through referendums or town hall meetings. Thus, it is the best choice for the scenario described in the question. Democratic engagement (B) is a vague term that could refer to any type of political participation, while an indirect democracy (C) is a representative democracy where citizens elect officials to make decisions on their behalf. Neither of these terms accurately describes the system in question.

A Political System That Relies on Citizens' Active Political Participation