Which of these can be considered an example of direct democracy?
a. Citizens voting on a ballot referendum
b. The media openly criticizing elected officials
c. Political candidates from different parties running for office
d. A government holding free and fair elections at regular intervals
Ans: a. Citizens voting on a ballot referendum
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