Abstract
Direct democracy describes a theory of democracy and a form of collective decision-making in which sovereignty is directly exercised by the people. Democracy is direct if it is characterized by citizens making all decisions together with a maximum of equal participation. Direct democracy can be distinguished from representative democracy, which is indirect and centralized, and in which citizens elect representatives for executive offices and parliament.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Titel | The Wiley-Blackwell Encyclopedia of Social and Political Movements |
Redaktører | David A. Snow, Donatella della Porta, Bert Klandermans, Doug McAdam |
Forlag | Wiley |
Publikationsdato | 2013 |
ISBN (Elektronisk) | 9780470674871 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2013 |
Udgivet eksternt | Ja |