Question

What happens in direct democracy?

• A. The head of the country takes part in the decision making process.
• B. All eligible citizens take part directly in the decision making process.
• C. Eligible citizens elect their representatives who take part in the decision making process.
• D. The heads of states elect their representatives who take part in the decision making process.

Answer 1

The correct option is B All eligible citizens take part directly in the decision making process.

Direct democracy or pure democracy is a form of democracy in which people decide on policy initiatives directly. Socio-political groups within society do not get represented by a specific candidate.