Which statement best describes a difference between a democracy and a republic?

A. A republic can come in two forms - parliamentary and presidential - while a democracy must always be presidential.

B. A democracy can come in two forms - direct and indirect - while a republic is always indirect.

C. A democracy gets its sovereignty from an absolute monarch, while a republic gets its sovereignty from the people.

D. A democracy places strict limits on its citizens, while a republic allows for the majority of citizens to rule.

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21 May, 17:46

Which statement best describes a difference between a democracy and a republic?

A. A republic can come in two forms - parliamentary and presidential - while a democracy must always be presidential.

B. A democracy can come in two forms - direct and indirect - while a republic is always indirect.

C. A democracy gets its sovereignty from an absolute monarch, while a republic gets its sovereignty from the people.

D. A democracy places strict limits on its citizens, while a republic allows for the majority of citizens to rule.

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Amiah Ingram · Answer 1

Citizens in a democracy can either directly or indirectly influence the government while citizens in a republic can only indirectly influence from the out side government through elected officials.