Which of the following best describes the type of democracy that exist in the United States?

A. The people are represented in government by elected leaders

B. The people who serve and government are chose by lottery

C. The people get to vote directly on all proposed laws

D. The people have no say in how the government is run

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Laney

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5 February, 21:17

Which of the following best describes the type of democracy that exist in the United States?

A. The people are represented in government by elected leaders

B. The people who serve and government are chose by lottery

C. The people get to vote directly on all proposed laws

D. The people have no say in how the government is run

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Darnell Warren · Answer 1

The type of democracy in the US is best described as A. one where there people are represented in government by elected leaders. Rather than directly voting on all things, Americans elect officials who will represent them and (ideally) vote in their favor. This is called a representative democracy.

Coleman Winters · Answer 2

The people have no say in how government is run. This best describes the the type of Government that exist in th United States.