direct democracy
The electorate makes decisions itself rather than only choosing representatives. This topic is part of Government within Government & Society. This page currently draws on 5 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
direct democracy trivia questions
In a direct democracy, citizens vote directly on what?
Answer: Policies or laws
Bonus fact: The electorate makes decisions itself rather than only choosing representatives.
Which ancient Greek city-state is famous for a form of direct democracy?
Answer: Athens
Bonus fact: Eligible male citizens voted directly in the Assembly.
Which modern political tool is an example of direct democracy?
Answer: Referendum
Bonus fact: Referendums let voters decide specific questions.
A referendum lets voters decide what directly?
Answer: A specific proposal or law
Bonus fact: It is a tool of direct democracy.
Ancient Athens is especially associated with what form of democracy in which eligible citizens voted directly on issues?
Answer: Direct democracy
Bonus fact: Athenian citizens participated directly in major political decisions rather than electing a legislature to make all of them.