Which term refers to the process of citizens participating directly in decision-making rather than through elected representatives?
Representative democracy
Direct democracy
Authoritarianism
Pluralism
Correct Answer :
B. Direct democracy
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Enforcing laws and maintaining order
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Karl Marx
Robert Michels
Theda Skocpol
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China
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Totalitarianism
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Authoritarianism
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Monarchy
Totalitarianism
Fascism
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Adjudicating disputes
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