Question

what distinguishes a direct democracy from a representative democracy

Answer 1

A direct democracy is a form of government where the citizens have a direct say in the creation of laws and issues that affect them.

Representative democracy is a form of government where its citizens vote for a representative to represent them in Congress or the Senate

Answer 2

DIRECT DEMOCRACY: Every citizen can vote on every issue. Athens had this form of government

REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY: People vote for representatives who decide on issues for the people. The USA has this kind of government.