A popular vote is a method of making decisions or selecting representatives where each individual's vote carries equal weight. It is based on the majority rule principle.
Related terms
Democracy: A system of government where power is vested in the people, who exercise it directly or through elected representatives.
Majority Rule: The principle that decisions should be made by the majority, meaning more than half of the total votes cast.
Referendum: A direct vote in which an entire electorate is asked to either accept or reject a particular proposal or law.