question What type of democracy involves citizens directly participating in decision making processes rather than through elected representatives

In political science, what does the term "ideology" refer to?

A. Political party
B. Political philosophy
C. Electoral system
D. Campaign strategy

Who is known for the concept of the "social contract," which explores the relationship between individuals and the state?

A. John Locke
B. Thomas Hobbes
C. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
D. Karl Marx

What is the term for a form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a single individual or ruler?

A. Democracy
B. Oligarchy
C. Monarchy
D. Autocracy