direct democracy
Americannoun
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Opinion polls suggest that both votes, put forward under Switzerland's direct democracy system, could be tight.
From Barron's ● Jun. 14, 2026
The battle between direct democracy and representative government isn’t new, and it hasn’t always been the domain of just Republicans.
From Salon ● May 30, 2025
But I ask you, as a former Florida man: Don’t Floridians prize their ability to participate in direct democracy?
From Slate ● Oct. 18, 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
He had to pay the same recognition to direct democracy.
From Lectures on the French Revolution by Figgis, John Neville
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