Is the idea of direct democracy in the US probable?

Is a complete rewrite of the US constitution, and also all 50 individual state constitutions, in which the people who would be doing the rewrite would lose significant power, probable? No. But there is a "back door" way to move towards direct democracy. read more

So direct democracy in the US is still in its infancy after a century, because politicians have made it difficult, but has become the way most new reforms start. read more

The term"direct democracy" is a far more recent term, existing only because the original definition of democracy has been watered down so severely as to necessitate a newer term to re-capture the original definition. read more

While many books on direct democracy have a regional or national approach, or simply focus on one of the many mechanisms associated with direct democracy, this Handbook delves into a global comparison of direct democracy mechanisms, including referendums, citizens’ initiatives, agenda initiatives and recall. read more