Which of the following describes a direct democracy?
a. all of the people make the laws rather than elected representatives.
b. a small percentage of the people make the decision as to who will rule them.
c. some of the people get to speak their mind directly to a legislative body.
d. most of the people get to speak their mind directly to their ruler.

Why might the spanish government have approved of the encomienda system? a the system allowed for fair treatment of all under it, leading to a happy and prosperous colony. b the system used natives as slaves which meant the government was able to maximize their profit of exported goods. c the system allowed for mostly profitable trade within the different colonies. d the system was a great example of how to successfully run a colony, making spain a world power.