A representative democracy is a form of government in which A. public decisions are made directly by the citizens meeting together in an assembly or by ballot. B. the powers of the monarch are limited by a constitution, either written or unwritten. C. public decisions are made by leaders elected by the citizens to vote according to their interests. D. the state exercises broad control over the lives of its citizens.

C. public decisions are made by leaders elected by the citizens to vote according to their interests.<br /><br />In a representative democracy, citizens elect representatives who make decisions on their behalf. This system allows for a more practical and efficient way of governing large populations, as it would be impractical for all citizens to participate directly in every decision. The elected representatives are expected to act in the best interests of their constituents and make decisions that reflect the will of the people.