Question

What is direct democracy ?

Answer 1

Direct Democracy (also known as pure democracy) is a form ofdemocracy in which people decide (e.g. vote on, form consensus on) policy initiatives directly.

Answer 2

In Direct democracy people make the decisions regarding the way they are ruled, budget, policies etc. People assemble at one place or vote through a referendum or there is a consensus gathering etc.  Here people have more power than in case of indirect democracy.  

Switzerland is an example of this system. Uruguay too.