Should citizens be allowed to propose legislation? Should they even be allowed to recall politicians if they do not live up to their expectations? These questions and many others form the subject of this timely book. In addition to presenting an up to date review of the empirical literature, Direct democracy provides a survey of the political philosophers who have theorised about this subject. It is the central tenet in the book that the demand for direct democracy is a consequence of the demand for more consumer choices. Like consumers want individualised products, so voters want...
Should citizens be allowed to propose legislation? Should they even be allowed to recall politicians if they do not live up to their expectations? The...
This book examines the theoretical and practical relevance and challenges of the consociationalist model of democracy. The book will be essential reading for undergraduate and graduate students of political science, comparative politics, transitional justice and peace studies.
This book examines the theoretical and practical relevance and challenges of the consociationalist model of democracy. The book will be essential read...
