Which term refers to a system where people vote for representatives rather than voting on laws directly?

Which term refers to a system where people vote for representatives rather than voting on laws directly?

• A. Direct democracy
• B. Absolute monarchy
• C. Oligarchy
• D. Representative democracy

Answer: (D)

Representation in governance means citizens elect individuals to craft and approve laws on their behalf, rather than voting on laws directly themselves. This arrangement is called representative democracy because elected representatives carry out the legislative work and can be held accountable at elections. It differs from direct democracy, where every law is decided by popular vote. Absolute monarchy concentrates power in a single ruler, while oligarchy concentrates power in a small elite; neither relies on broad elected representation. Representative democracy is the common form in many nations today, with officials chosen by voters to legislate and govern.

Representation in governance means citizens elect individuals to craft and approve laws on their behalf, rather than voting on laws directly themselves. This arrangement is called representative democracy because elected representatives carry out the legislative work and can be held accountable at elections. It differs from direct democracy, where every law is decided by popular vote. Absolute monarchy concentrates power in a single ruler, while oligarchy concentrates power in a small elite; neither relies on broad elected representation. Representative democracy is the common form in many nations today, with officials chosen by voters to legislate and govern.