A deliberative democratic method that brings together randomly selected representative groups of citizens to learn about complex policy issues, deliberate together, and develop informed recommendations for policymakers. Citizens' assemblies create structured environments for diverse perspectives to engage in evidence-based dialogue, often lasting several months with expert input and professional facilitation. This method has been successfully used for contentious issues like climate policy, electoral reform, and abortion rights, demonstrating how collaborative deliberation can bridge political divides and generate nuanced policy solutions.