Question

The United States has a representative democracy. Which of the following best describes a representative democracy?

A.
People elect officials to represent them.
B.
People only vote on certain issues.
C.
People are not allowed to vote at all.
D.
People vote directly on every issue.

Answer 1

The correct answer is A. In a representative democracy, such as the United States, people elect officials to represent them in government. This means that the general public does not vote directly on legislation or other public issues, but rather elects members of Congress and other representatives to vote on their behalf in government.

Answer 2

Answer: A

Step-by-step explanation:

Representative means that they are electing someone to represent them. Democracy means vote. Put them together and you get representative democracy.