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big1devin

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The Framers of the Constitution did not create a direct democracy because
 
  A) it wasn't the best way to resist manipulative politicians.
  B) direct democracy had never been used before.
  C) the people had expressed support for a government similar to a monarchy.
  D) they were worried about the efficiency of ballot counting mechanisms.
  E) they believed the rights of the minority would be suppressed by the dominating majority.

Question 2

Initiative, referendum, and recall are examples of
 
  A) oligarchy.
  B) representative democracy.
  C) anarchy.
  D) direct democracy.
  E) direct egalitarianism.



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Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

D



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