Direct democracy is a form of government where citizens have the right to actively participate in the public decision-making process by directly voting on laws, policies, and other matters of public importance. This ensures that citizens have a say in the laws that govern them, and that collective decisions are based on greater public involvement, rather than simply relying on elected representatives to make decisions on their behalf. Direct democracy can be implemented on various scales, including local, national, and global levels. In addition, it also provides an opportunity to move away from hierarchical decision-making structures and towards more participatory and inclusive ways of engaging with civic matters.

See also: general assembly, decision making, decentralized organizing, hierarchy, community building