This worksheet helps students break down the key differences between direct and representative democracy.

- Direct Democracy:
- Implementation: Citizens vote directly on laws and policies.
- Advantage: Every citizen has a direct say in decisions; high level of civic engagement.
- Disadvantage: Impractical for large populations; time-consuming and can lead to uninformed decisions.

- Representative Democracy:
- Implementation: Citizens elect representatives to make laws and govern on their behalf.
- Advantage: More efficient for large populations; allows for specialized decision-making by elected officials.
- Disadvantage: Representatives may not always reflect the will of the people; potential for corruption or lack of accountability.