Which example illustrates direct democracy?

Which example illustrates direct democracy?

• A. Elected MPs debate in Parliament
• B. A government decides policy without public input
• C. An appointed committee creates regulations
• D. A referendum where citizens vote on a policy

Answer: (D)

Direct democracy means citizens themselves participate directly in deciding laws or policies, rather than electing representatives to decide for them. The example that fits is a referendum in which citizens vote on a policy. In a referendum, the public’s yes or no vote directly determines the outcome, reflecting the people’s direct control over that issue. In contrast, having elected MPs debate in Parliament represents a representative democracy, where decisions are made by elected officials on behalf of the people. A government moving forward with policy without public input bypasses citizen participation, which undermines democratic input. An appointed committee creating regulations relies on officials rather than direct public votes, so it’s not direct democracy.

Direct democracy means citizens themselves participate directly in deciding laws or policies, rather than electing representatives to decide for them. The example that fits is a referendum in which citizens vote on a policy. In a referendum, the public’s yes or no vote directly determines the outcome, reflecting the people’s direct control over that issue.

In contrast, having elected MPs debate in Parliament represents a representative democracy, where decisions are made by elected officials on behalf of the people. A government moving forward with policy without public input bypasses citizen participation, which undermines democratic input. An appointed committee creating regulations relies on officials rather than direct public votes, so it’s not direct democracy.