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
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
There can be issues with direct democracy, as Sean Morales-Doyle of the Brennan Center for Justice pointed out.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 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
In this way they combined direct democracy with representative democracy.
From Lectures on the French Revolution by Figgis, John Neville
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