What is one way in which a direct democracy and a representative democracy differ? A. how their citizens become informed B. how their citizens shape public policy C. how their citizens meet their civic obligations D. how their citizens express their views in public
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B. how their citizens shape public policy
One way in which a direct democracy and a representative democracy differ is in how their citizens shape public policy. In a direct democracy, citizens directly participate in decision-making and policy formation through processes like referendums and initiatives. In contrast, in a representative democracy, citizens elect representatives who then make policy decisions on their behalf. Representative democracies involve elected officials representing the interests and preferences of the citizens in the legislative process.