In the United States, there is no true direct democracy. But there are certainly elements of this at the state and local levels. This occurs through the process of referendums and initiatives. In the case of a referendum, citizens of a state or local government can repeal a local law if they achieve a majority vote. read more
In simple words, Direct democracy (also known as pure democracy) is a form of democracy in which people decide (e.g. vote on, form consensus on) policy initiatives directly. read more