Direct democracy

Direct democracy is a form of government characterised by the lodging of sovereignty and subsequent powers in a body of citizens who wish to participate in such a system. Typically, this body refers to the legislative assembly of the nation, thus meaning citizens effectively become the de facto law makers for the nation. Direct democracy sometimes includes citizen involvement in judicial systems also. Typically, members of the legislative branch elect the executive officials and have the power to dismiss them. Direct democracy is different from representative democracy in the sense that the minority exercises political power following election by the majority who are seeking representation.