Direct Democracy
/ˌdaɪˈrɛkt dɪˈmɒkrəsi/
Definitions
- (n.) A system of government in which citizens participate directly in decision-making rather than through elected representatives.
In a direct democracy, voters decide on laws without intermediary legislators.
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Commentary
Direct democracy mechanisms are often embedded in constitutional frameworks to complement representative institutions.
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