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representative democracy

Also known as indirect democracy, representative government, representation, representativity, representative governance, electoral democracy

democracy where citizens elect a small set of people to represent them in decision making

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Representative democracy is a system where citizens elect a small group of people to make decisions on their behalf rather than voting on every issue themselves. This matters because it allows large populations to have a say in government while keeping decision-making practical and manageable.

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