Definition
When the government says "we can't decide, so you deal with it" and lets citizens vote directly on an issue. It's democracy's version of asking the audience, and just like on game shows, the audience doesn't always get it right.
Example Usage
"Our town held a referendum on whether to build a new roundabout, and based on how people drive through the current one, maybe direct democracy has its limits."
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