How did the use of an initiative increase direct democracy? It gave voters the power to remove an elected official from office.

It allowed voters to decide if a proposed bill should become law.

It gave voters the power to propose and vote on a law.

It allowed voters to avoid pressure from party bosses.

Will mark ! how was the appointment of two consuls during the roman republic an example of a democratic principle?one consul represented patricians and one represented plebeians, so that all citizens had representation. each consul had control over the same number of military legions, which prevented either one from a forceful takeover. consuls had to agree on all decisions, which prevented any one person from gaining too much power. consuls had to make decisions based on majority rule in the senate.