direct democracy
Americannoun
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California’s direct democracy originated during the early 20th century’s Progressive Era to allow citizens to bypass the Legislature and enact reforms.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
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
This time they said enough was enough, using the power that Switzerland's system of direct democracy gives them to vote themselves an extra month's pension each year.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2024
And that's why it's come to overshadow direct democracy in our thinking about democracy.
From Salon • Jul. 22, 2023
He had to pay the same recognition to direct democracy.
From Lectures on the French Revolution by Figgis, John Neville
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