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politics and international relations
political science
democracy and democratization
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Preferred term
direct democracy
Definition
- Direct democracy is the process by which voters utilize a petition to place proposed laws or constitutional amendments on the ballot, cast a ballot for or against previously enacted legislation, or seek to remove a government officeholder. These actions are effected through the use of the initiative, referendum, and recall, respectively. [Source: Political Encyclopedia of U.S. States and Regions; Direct Democracy]
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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-W8FPPZFB-J
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