In today’s political landscape, understanding referendums is crucial. Referendum, a key volume in the Political Science series, explores this democratic tool in depth. It analyzes how public votes impact policy and governance through key case studies.
Chapter Highlights:
1. Referendum — Defines referendums and their role in direct citizen engagement.
2. Direct Democracy — Examines the broader concept of direct democracy and the place of referendums within it.
3. Initiative — Looks at how citizens propose legislation via initiatives.
4. Constitutional Amendment — Discusses referendums’ role in constitutional changes.
5. Double Majority — Analyzes the requirement for both voter and regional majorities in some referendums.
6. California Ballot Proposition — Details California’s ballot propositions and their legislative impact.
7. U.S. Initiatives and Referendums — Reviews the history and current practices in the U.S.
8. Referendums in Australia — Details the Australian approach and outcomes.
9. Constitution of Belarus — Investigates referendums’ impact on Belarusian politics.
10. Voting in Switzerland — Showcases how frequent referendums shape Swiss democracy.
11. Process Model (Australia) — Offers insights into Australian referendum procedures.
12. Referendums in New Zealand — Highlights their role in shaping national policies.
13. Arizona Ballot Proposition — Analyzes an Arizona ballot proposition’s impact on local governance.
14. Popular Referendum — Discusses citizen-initiated votes on specific issues.
15. Legislative Referral — Examines how legislatures use referendums for direct voter approval.
16. 1911 California Proposition 7 — Revisits a historical California proposition’s significance.
17. History of U.S. Direct Democracy — Chronicles the development of direct democracy in the U.S.
18. Referendums in Germany — Highlights Germany’s approach and integration.
19. Referendums by Country — Compares referendum practices across nations.
20. Referendums in France — Investigates the role of referendums in French politics.
21. Citizens' Initiative Referendum (France) — Focuses on citizen-initiated referendums in France.
Referendum offers valuable insights into direct democracy and governance, making it essential for professionals, students, and enthusiasts interested in public voting’s transformative power.
