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What is the difference between a direct democracy and a republic


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In a direct democracy the citizens are making their own laws, while in a republic,the citizens choose a few people to make laws on their behalf.
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In a pure democracy, laws are made directly by the voting majority leaving the rights of the minority largely unprotected. In a republic, laws are made by representatives chosen by the people and must comply with a constitution that specifically protects the rights of the minority from the will of the majority.

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