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What is the main way a representative democracy differs from a direct democracy?

Citizens elect leaders who vote on the issues in a representative democracy, and otizens vote on the issues in a direct
democracy
A representative democracy is modern, and a direct democracy is ancient
A representative democracy works better in small groups, and a direct democracy works better in large groups.
Citizens' desires are ignored in a representative democracy, and citizens' desires have a better chance of being heard in a
direct democracy

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A representative democracy is modern, and a direct democracy is ancient

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