Type of democracy where citizens elect leaders to represent them in government.
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A democracy where the citizens don't rule directly (such as in Switzerland, through referendums) is** representative democracy,** as opposed to a direct democracy.
In a representative democracy, citizens elect government officials to make and carry out laws on their behalf. This type of democracy is also called a republic. In a republic, governmental power comes from the people who elect officials to do the work of government for a limited time. One of the main differences between a democracy and a republic is that in a democracy, the majority rules without considering the needs of the minority, whereas in a republic, the government has the duty to protect the rights of the minority against the majority.
Representative democracy allows citizens to elect leaders to represent them in government, making decisions and laws on their behalf. This system is prevalent in many countries today, as it provides an efficient means of governance while ensuring public participation through elections. It serves as a crucial aspect of upholding democratic principles.
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