Direct Democracy

Nicole Doerr

doi:10.1002/9780470674871

Direct Democracy

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.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Wiley-Blackwell Encyclopedia of Social and Political Movements
Editors	David A. Snow, Donatella della Porta, Bert Klandermans, Doug McAdam
Publisher	Wiley
Publication date	2013
ISBN (Electronic)	9780470674871
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/9780470674871
Publication status	Published - 2013
Externally published	Yes

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