The Promise and Perils of Direct Democracy: An Introduction

Politics and Governance

Todd Donovan¹ 

[1] Political Science Department, Western Washington University, USA;

关键词: comparative politics;    deliberation;    direct democracy;    initiatives;    referendums;    representation;    secondary effects;   

DOI  :  10.17645/pag.v7i2.2267

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Direct democracy promises politics that improve links between citizens and their representatives, and satisfies popular demand for increased engagement. In practice it may fall well short, given limited citizen capacity, poor information from campaigns, and ill-designed processes. The articles here represent the opportunities that direct democracy offers for the study of these promises and perils.

【 授权许可】

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