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The Importance of Representative Democracy

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Students examine the general concept of representative democracy, and compare/contrast the American representative democracy to the monarchical system. They research the role of legislative bodies in serving the government, particularly in Nebraska.

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representative government, democracy, nebraska, the united states congress

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congress, legislative body, nebraska, nonarchical system, representative democracy, social studies
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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