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rosent76

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Which of the following is the closest approximation to direct democracy in the United States?
 
  a. members of Congress holding meetings in their districts
  b. numerous presidential candidate debates
  c. the president consulting with Congress
  d. traditional New England town meetings

Question 2

In a(n) __________, every person participates actively in every public decision.
 
  a. oligarchy
  b. direct democracy
  c. constitutional monarchy
  d. representative democracy



akemokai

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: d

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b



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