Democratic Delusions: The Initiative Process in America

by Richard J. Ellis

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It is becoming common in many states: the opportunity to reclaim government from politicians by simply signing a petition to put an initiative on the ballot and then voting for it. Isn't this what America ought to be about? Proposition 13 in California's 1978 election paved the way; the past decade saw more than 450 such actions; now in many states direct legislation dominates the political agenda and defines political--and public-opinion.

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Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0700611568

ISBN13:9780700611560

Release Date:February 2002

Publisher:University Press of Kansas

Length:272 Pages

Weight:0.90 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Related Subjects

Democracy Elections Elections & Political Process Government Ideologies & Doctrines Legislative Branch Political Ideologies Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences

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