This is, unsurpringly, "representative democracy".The citizens elect representatives to exercise their political power in a federal republic.
a system of government in which people elect representatives to exercise power for them
a system of government in which people elect representatives to exercise power for them
a government in which the citizens elect their leaders
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A republic
In a country were the citizens can elect representatives into the legislative branch of government, i.e. the parliament, there is a representative government. People take part in the making of laws through their representatives ( - indirect democracy).
Mexico has been a democracy where the citizens can elect a president and representatives since 2000.
Citizens elect representatives to make decisions for all.
Rome's government began with the overthrow of the Etruscans in 509 B.C.E. The Roman's then established a republic. It is a government in which citizens elect representatives to rule on their behalf.