direct democracy
Americannoun
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But the article telling the Swiss how to vote came across to many as blatant interference in their widely respected system of direct democracy, and has caused real anger.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
Madison especially thought pure direct democracy would prove unstable, a too-slight skiff heaved about in history’s seas.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025
More to the point, not every state has direct democracy of the kind that has propelled ballot measures to date.
From Slate • Nov. 8, 2024
“All Nevadans have a right to participate in direct democracy, but they need to observe the laws that require properly informing the voters of a proposal.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2024
The absence of settled public law and the influence of direct democracy made a complete ministry of finance impossible.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 3 "Fenton, Edward" to "Finistere" by Various
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