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Direct democracy, classically termed pure democracy,A. Democracy in World Book Encyclopedia, World Book Inc., 2006. B. Pure democracy entry in Merriam-Webster Dictionary. C. Pure democracy entry in American Heritage Dictionary" comprises a form of democracy and theory of civics wherein sovereignty is lodged in the assembly of all citizens who choose to participate. Depending on the particular system, this assembly might pass executive motions (decrees), make law, elect and dismiss officials and conduct trials. Where the assembly elected officials, these were executive agents or direct representatives (bound to the will of the people). In a representative republic sovereignty is held by a subset of the people, elected periodically, but otherwise free to advance their own agendas.
This article deals with direct democracy in its modern sense. Modern direct democracy is characterized by three pillars:
- Initiative
- Referendum including binding referenda
- Recall
Other institutions exist which are regarded as being directly democratic in character. In particular, the use of sortition to fill posts in government or decision making bodies and the formation of Citizen Assemblies for collective decision making (Canada used this to come up with a proposal for a new constitution).
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RT @DavidLaw UKIP Policies : Direct Democracy & Referenda http://bit.ly/7mRXUb
DavidLaw (David Law : SEO Dave) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:56:50 -0000
RT @DavidLaw UKIP Policies : Direct Democracy & Referenda http://bit.ly/7mRXUb
@kyrka A lot of construction projects in CA are also the result of direct democracy-our (in)famous proposition system. Not sure bout this 1.
ChiaLynn (Chia Evers) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:33:23 -0000
@kyrka A lot of construction projects in CA are also the result of direct democracy-our (in)famous proposition system. Not sure bout this 1.
Listening to Nicholas Meyer. In response to "...direct feedback from fans - it's a curse" he says "Art is not a democracy". Hallelujah.
3kelvin (regina) Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:26:17 -0000
Listening to Nicholas Meyer. In response to "...direct feedback from fans - it's a curse" he says "Art is not a democracy". Hallelujah.
Those of you who support anarchy: For real? I think you mean "direct democracy" #iranelection
iran115 (Democracy Iran) Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:44:19 -0000
Those of you who support anarchy: For real? I think you mean "direct democracy" #iranelection
#politics #tutor2u Disadvantages of direct democracy - There's a great article in the xmas double issue of the Econ... http://ow.ly/16e7TX
teachpolitics (tutor2u Politics) Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:32:44 -0000
#politics #tutor2u Disadvantages of direct democracy - There's a great article in the xmas double issue of the Econ... http://ow.ly/16e7TX
RT @elchero: "Direct democracy: The tyranny of the majority | The Economist" ( http://bit.ly/5Jzfn8 )
SocratesCouch (Pat Wagner) Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:12:53 -0000
RT @elchero: "Direct democracy: The tyranny of the majority | The Economist" ( http://bit.ly/5Jzfn8 )
A Proposal for Direct Democracy - Essay by Robert Paul Wolff on direct democracy. Excerpted from his 1970 article 'In Defense of Anarchism'.
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Beyond Plutocracy - True Democracy for America - Hosts the entire content of a full-length free book presenting a redesign of the American government.
Meta Description: [ America is not a democracy but a plutocracy. Plutocracy is governance by the wealthy. This book offers the direct democracy government design that the founders should have created and that should become the next form of government for America and the other nations of the world. ]
Calling for an American Constitutional Amendment for Voter Initiatives - Voter Initiatives Assembly to manage, process and select Initiatives. Nationwide Electorate to vote on Initiatives at elections. Constitutional safeguards to protect Assembly from improper influence.
Meta Description: [ Proposed Constitutional Amendment authorizes direct democracy by nationwide Initiatives to improve representative government. It empowers the People to ensure that the federal government shall promote the general well-being over special interests. An independent Citizens' Assembly, responsible on... ]
Coalition for National Referendum - Organization which seeks to use a national referendum to resolve divisive issues in the United States.
Meta Description: [ Coalition for National Referendum is an organization based in New Hampshire devoted to the idea that the people should decide the most crucial issues facing the nation. ]
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Congress of International Direct Democracy - Participants from 14 nations around the world. Many participated as individual citizens of their countries while others represented a variety of universities or institutions devoted to improving democracy in their lands or across national boundaries.
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DDemocracy Meeting Place - Large list of direct democracy sites arranged by country, with new URL's added by visitors; resources on voting systems and theories; message board.
Meta Description: [ A meeting place for Direct Democracy (DD) supporters: visitors can submit links on DD ideas, DD movements and initiatives; will be sorted by country ]
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Defacto Elective Voters Of a True Equal Democracy (DEVOTED) - Supports a constitutional amendment using existing technology to allow citizens to vote directly in the law making process.
Democracy - Details aspects of democracy that are anathema to modern day politicians.
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Democracy and the personal representative - A proposal to reform Canadian government institutions, making all legislation subject to a Direct Democratic Parliament of 100 percent of the people of Canada aged over 18 who choose to participate.
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Direct Access Democracy - Proposes a form of direct democracy in which voting is done in small groups, the results of which are binding upon elected representatives. Site also provides an overview of strengths and weaknesses of representative and direct democracy and an illustration of DAD.
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Direct Democracy - Wikipedia - Encyclopedia-style description of the term direct democracy with links for further research.
Direct Democracy Campaign (DDC) - Campaigning for government by referendum in the UK and elsewhere in the world. Provides proposals, opinion articles, and news on the status of direct democracy.
Direct Democracy Center - Proposes a Constitutional Amendment to enfranchise all Americans into the political process through an electronic polling system connected to every home. Contains a repository of information about and links to other efforts to empower all of The People.
Direct Democracy Forum - Message boards, mailing lists, and other networking resources for direct democracy supporters and activists.
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Direct Democracy League (DDL) - Advocates national and state level constitutional renewal in the United States to meld direct democracy institutions with representative institutions. Documents and links.
Direct Votes - Provides links and contact information for parties and organizations supportive of direct democracy in the UK.
Global Referendum - Provides an interface to collect online votes verified by deliverable e-mail addresses on global issues.
Initiative and Referendum Institute - Non-profit non-partisan research and educational organization dedicated to the expansion of the initiative and referendum process in the US.
Movement for Direct Democracy - Describes reasons for change, thoughts on strategy, and a schematic for voting by digital telephone.
National Initiative For Democracy - Seeks a Constititutional amendment to establish a Legislature of the People in the United States. Describes rationale and basic principles, outlines action plan, and links to activism resources.
Meta Description: [ The National Initiative for Democracy creates a 'Legislature of the People' using the ballot initiative, and establishes a legislative partnership between the People and their elected representatives.>
R: Citizens' Initiative and Referendum - Proposals and campaign resources for direct democracy such as citizens' initiative, referendum, and recall in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Meta Description: [ Proposal to introduce in Britain GB UK the right of citizens to veto laws passed by parliament and the right to introduce their own proposals or laws to be put to referendum. ]
ReDemocracy - Seeks a five-year trial where the authority of ONLY the non-emergency powers of ONLY the U.S. House of Representatives is vested in the people through periodic electronic, phone and absentee or USPS mail voting.
Meta Description: [ Vesting a meaningful public voice in non-emergency state and national government decisions while maintaining individual rights ]
Revolutionary Committees Movement - Direct Democracy and a unique brand of socialism in the 'Third Universal Theory' according to Moammar Kadhafi (Mu'ammar al-Qadhafi), the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya and worldwide and African Mathaba.
Teledemocracy Action News Network - A global organization primarily dedicated use of modern technologies in all forms that directly empower citizens to have input into political systems at all levels of governance around the world.
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Voting By Phone - A non-profit organization devoted to educating the public about direct democracy. Solutions include voting on laws and candidates by internet and telephone.
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Worldwide Direct Democracy Movement - The official web site of the Worldwide Direct Democracy Movement founded in Greece in the year 2000.
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