A modern example of direct democracy occurs when citizens
A. elect local boards to make decisions.
B. run for political office.
C. affected by some program participate in its formulation.
D. write elected officials to express opinions on policy.
E. work for politicians.
Answer: C
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A) Ionian philosophy. B) the writings of Plato. C) Peripatetic philosophy. D) the work of Ptolemy.
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What will be an ideal response?
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