Direct Democracy just means that your vote isn't represented by someone else, which would be indirect democracy (like how we have representatives that vote for us in congress). Since you are voting for something in the group "directly" that would be an example of direct democracy.
the gambling: the only thing that will cost you more than your entire student loan debt for college
it determines there entire life who ever owns the property will rule over the country
I believe the answer is: she visualised her success
Visualising success is one of psychological technique that is being done by imagining ourself in a situation when we manage to accomplish our goals. This activity could bring positive emotion in our lives, reduce anxiety, and increase our motivation in pursuing our goal.