A comparative study of referendums Government by the people
'A comparative study of referendums' is internationally recognized as the leading book on referendums and direct democracy. More than merely a scholarly contribution, Professor Qvortrup's book has been cited by politicians and frequently by the media. -- .
Print Book, English, 2005
Manchester University Press, Manchester, 2005
vii, 198 p. 22 cm
9780719071812, 071907181X
1088278823
The tale of Bruno: Introduction to the second editionIntroduction: Should we have more referendums?1. The referendum and the ideal of consensus government2. A. V. Dicey’s theory: The referendum as the people’s veto3. Do referendums ‘stand in the way of salutary reform’?4. Is the referendum a constitutional safeguard?5. The minority veto and the popular referendum: Two case studiesConclusion: Bringing it all back homeAppendix A: Campaign spendingAppendix B: Regulation of referendumsAppendix C: Qualified majorities -- .