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What is the difference between a citizen and a representative?

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  1. A representative democracy is a system of government where citizens elect representatives to vote on laws on their behalf.
  2. An direct democracy is one where citizens vote on every issue themselves. The key difference between the two systems is who is voting on laws, elected officials or the citizens.

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