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In the US political leaders are elected to represent the American people. While presidents governors and legislators have political authority their power comes directly from the citizens who vote for?
John Locke APEX
What is a direct effect of citizens voting?
political decisions better reflect citizens' desires political leaders better understand with policies citizens support tax money is distributed to reflect citizens' desires
Which form of government do elected officials represent the vote of the governed?
a representative democracy
How do the leaders in democracy get there power?
No "one person" is "in charge" of a true democracy. [an over-simplified version] Representatives from among the populace are elected by the citizens of the country to represent their interests and when consensus is reached among the varying representatives, law are passed by which the nation governs itself.
What is the form of government in which leaders are elected to represent the voters?
A parliamentary democracy.
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