Question

select the correct answer.
what is the defining right of a representative democracy?
a. the right to petition the government
b. the right to freedom of religion
c. the right to a jury trial
d. the right to vote
e. the right to freedom of speech

Explanation:

In a representative democracy, the right to vote (suffrage) is fundamental as citizens elect representatives. Petitioning government (A) is a right but not defining. Freedom of religion (B) is a civil liberty. Jury trial (C) is a legal right. Freedom of speech (E) is a civil liberty. Voting enables representation.

Answer:

D. the right to vote