A direct democracy is when citizens participate in making political decisions. A representative democracy is when the citizens hold the sovereign power but, political power is exercised indirectly through elected representatives.
Democracy can be classified into two types: direct democracy, where citizens directly participate in decision-making, and representative democracy, where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf. Direct democracy is practical in smaller communities or specific issues, while representative democracy is more efficient for larger populations. Each type reflects the importance of citizen participation in governance.
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