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Civics and Government
Foundations of Government
Political Theory
2. Systems
2.2 Democracy Types
Types of Democracy
The main types of democracy direct, representative, and their variations and how each gives citizens a voice in government.
What You'll Learn
A democracy is a government in which political power comes from the people.
In a direct democracy, citizens vote directly on laws and policies.
In a representative democracy, citizens elect officials to legislate for them.
Referendums are a direct-democracy tool; most large nations use representative democracy.
Presidential and parliamentary systems are two forms of representative democracy.
What You'll Practice
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Students compare parliamentary and presidential executive selection and accountability.
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Learners distinguish direct democracy mechanisms from representative decision-making processes.
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Questions test understanding of liberal, illiberal, and constitutional democracy differences.
Why This Matters
Understanding the different types of democracy equips students to analyze how governments protect rights, distribute power, and represent citizens in the United States and around the world.
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Democracy Types
Representative Democracy
Constitutional Democracy
Federal Systems
Parliamentary Systems
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