Direct Democracy

Direct Democracy provides a comparative look at direct democracy mechanisms, including referendums, citizen’s initiatives, agenda initiatives and recall, to assist practitioners with the implementation of the mechanisms of their choice. A chapter-by-chapter analysis of each tool includes comprehensive definitions, how each instrument can be used to shape political decisions, and an outline of the steps most often taken involved in planning any given procedure. The handbook includes a unique and comprehensive world survey of the direct democracy provisions in 214 countries and territories, indicating which, if any, of the provisions are used in each country or territory at either the national or sub-national level.

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