Argues that competition in general elections is not the 'sine qua non' of healthy democracy, and that it in fact contributes to the low levels of approval of Congress and its members. This book makes the case for a radical departure from traditional approaches to redistricting.
Argues that competition in general elections is not the 'sine qua non' of healthy democracy, and that it in fact contributes to the low levels of appr...
More than many areas of American politics research, studies of minor party competition and success are often overly driven by normative concerns that do not hold up to empirical scrutiny. This concise book presents a concerted effort to analyze the barriers in election law, such as ballot access restrictions and single member districts with a plurality rule, that prevent third parties from gaining a durable hold in American politics. Rather than trudge through yet another history of third parties in America or polemical arguments for minor party inclusion, Schraufnagel provides empirical...
More than many areas of American politics research, studies of minor party competition and success are often overly driven by normative concerns that ...
This book conclusively demonstrates that direct democracy-institutions like the ballot initiative and the referendum-endangers the rights of minorities and perpetuates a tyranny of the majority.
This book conclusively demonstrates that direct democracy-institutions like the ballot initiative and the referendum-endangers the rights of minoritie...
This book conclusively demonstrates that direct democracy-institutions like the ballot initiative and the referendum-endangers the rights of minorities and perpetuates a tyranny of the majority.
This book conclusively demonstrates that direct democracy-institutions like the ballot initiative and the referendum-endangers the rights of minoritie...
Politicians are reviled. From jokes on late-night TV talk shows to radio show rants and from public opinion polls to ubiquitous conventional wisdom-politicians are among the most despised professional class in modern society. Drawing on seminal work in political science, Stephen K. Medvic convincingly argues to the masses that this blanket condemnation of politicians is both unfair and unwarranted.
Politicians are reviled. From jokes on late-night TV talk shows to radio show rants and from public opinion polls to ubiquitous conventional wisdom-po...
While frustration with various aspects of American democracy abound in the United States, there is little agreement over-or even understanding of-what kinds of changes would make the system more effective and increase political participation. Matthew J. Streb sheds much-needed light on all the major concerns of the electoral process in the thoroughly revised third edition of this timely book on improving American electoral democracy.
This critical examination of the rules and institutional arrangements that shape the American electoral process analyzes the major debates that...
While frustration with various aspects of American democracy abound in the United States, there is little agreement over-or even understanding of-w...
While frustration with various aspects of American democracy abound in the United States, there is little agreement over-or even understanding of-what kinds of changes would make the system more effective and increase political participation. Matthew J. Streb sheds much-needed light on all the major concerns of the electoral process in the thoroughly revised third edition of this timely book on improving American electoral democracy.
This critical examination of the rules and institutional arrangements that shape the American electoral process analyzes the major debates that...
While frustration with various aspects of American democracy abound in the United States, there is little agreement over-or even understanding of-w...
