| Description |
1 online resource (vii, 159 pages .) |
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Combining the latest scholarship and academic research with current debates, 'Direct Democracy' is essential reading for political scientists, lawyers, journalists and anybody who is interested in the challenges facing democracies today. It shows when government by the people can improve democratic governance. |
| Contents |
The political theory of direct democracy -- Citizen initiated referendums -- The citizen's legislative initiative -- A compartive analysis of the recall of elected officials -- Can the voters be trusted? -- A case study of the Irish referendum on the Lisbon Treaty -- The British referendum on the alternative vote in comparative perspective -- Judicial review of direct democracy -- Regulation of direct democracy. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Direct democracy.
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Direct democracy. |
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Comparative government.
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Comparative government. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
UPSO eCollections (University Press Scholarship Online).
MaRLi UPSO 2014.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9780719082061 0719082064 |
| ISBN |
1781706085 (electronic book) |
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9781781706084 (electronic book) |
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9781526102782 (electronic book) |
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1526102781 (electronic book) |
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9780719082061 (hardback) |
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0719082064 (hardback) |
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