Question

What is the difference between direct and indirect democracy ?

Answer 1

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.  

In indirect democracy,  people elect representatives. The representatives sit in a parliamentary house. Then they make laws and decisions. Here people have no direct power to make laws.

In direct democracy, each person is important. Majority rules. In indirect democracy system, people could be exploited. it is possible.