Which of these is an example of direct democracy?
a. A small town's school board approving a new high school design
b. The state legislature voting to increase funding for school construction
c. The Senate confirming a new head of the U.S. Department of Education
d. Voters at an annual town meeting deciding whether or not to build a new high school
Correct Answer: d
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