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cookcarl

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The closest American approximation of direct democracy is the New England town meeting.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

In a direct democracy, voters designate a small number of people to represent their interests. Those representatives then meet in a legislative body and make decisions on behalf of the entire citizenry.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



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Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

FALSE



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