Primary definition
A form of democracy in which citizens decide on policy initiatives directly, such as when voters decide on initiative, propositions, and referendums.
Also known aspure democracy · participatory democracy · popular democracy
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A form of democracy in which citizens decide on policy initiatives directly, such as when voters decide on initiative, propositions, and referendums.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Direct Democracy. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/direct-democracy
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