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QuestionPolitical Science

Direct democracy is a form of democracy where citizens participate directly in the political decision-making process, rather than through elected representatives.

Option A: "a state of continual revolution" - This is incorrect. Revolution implies forceful political change, not a systematic method of citizen participation. Option B: "the system that allows people to vote by telephone or over the internet" - This describes a voting method, not the fundamental principle of direct democracy. - While technology might facilitate direct voting, it's not the core definition. Option C: "a system that allows citizens to vote directly for laws and policies" - This precisely captures the essence of direct democracy - Citizens have the power to propose, vote on, and directly influence laws and policies - This matches the fundamental principle of direct citizen participation in governance Option D: "the competition between interest groups for governmental power" - This describes political lobbying and interest group dynamics - Not a description of direct democracy Option E: "a system that allows citizens to elect representatives who play a significant role in governmental decision-making" - This describes representative democracy, not direct democracy - In this system, citizens choose representatives, but do not directly vote on laws

The correct definition of direct democracy is Option C.