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What is a direct democracy?

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One with elected representatives
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One with family hereditary rule
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One with citizens in decision making
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One with women's rule
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The correct option is C One with citizens in decision making
Direct democracy is the direct participation of citizens in democratic decision making. Direct democracies may operate through an assembly of citizens or by means of referenda and initiatives in which citizens vote on issues instead of for candidates or parties.

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