Democracy vs Republic

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Best description of a government of the people, by the people, for the people?

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Democracy

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Best description of a government where people are elected to office by voters?

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Republic

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Democracy comes from the Greek demos, which means:

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People

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People elect leaders who then vote on the laws for society.

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Republic

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In a Republic, who votes on bills that eventually become laws?

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the representatives

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Another name for a representative government is a ________

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Republic

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5 friends vote on where to get dinner. What is this an example of?

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Direct Democracy

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A city holds a Town hall meeting to vote on naming the new park. Everyone registered to vote in the town can have a say. What is this an example of?

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Direct Democracy

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A teacher asks the class to vote on whether they will watch Frozen or Zombies. Whichever gets the most votes wins. What is this an example of?

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Direct Democracy

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Canada held a nationwide election to choose their legislators. These legislators will represent Canada's citizens in the government. What is this an example of?

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Republic