Meaning/Definition of representative government. - SS1 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
In a representative government, who makes decisions on behalf of citizens?
Elected representatives
The President
The Judiciary
What is the role of elected representatives in a representative government?
To make decisions on behalf of citizens
To enforce laws
 To interpret the Constitution
Which of the following is a characteristic of a representative government?
The President makes all decisions
Elected representatives pass laws and make policies
Citizens make decisions directly themselves
In a direct democracy, who makes decisions?
Elected representatives
Citizens themselves
The Judiciary
Which system of government is often contrasted with a representative government?
Dictatorship
Monarchy
Direct democracy
What is the difference between a representative government and a direct democracy?
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