1.1c Comparing Types of Democracy

Question 1

Similarities

Answer 1

Both representative and direct democracies are forms of democracy that allow voters to make important decisions.

Both types of democracy use mandates from the public to make decisions.

Question 2

Differences

Answer 2

Each and every voter makes decisions on their own in direct democracies.

In representative democracies, a representative makes decisions on the behalf of lots of voters.

In representative democracies, each vote might be worth different amounts depending on constituency size.

Question 3

Define Mandate

Answer 3

Each and every voter makes decisions on their own in direct democracies.

In representative democracies, a representative makes decisions on the behalf of lots of voters.
In representative democracies, each vote might be worth different amounts depending on constituency size.