Title: Direct democracy : a double-edged sword /
Authors: Reilly, Shauna, 1980-
Year: 2018
Subjects: Direct democracy.; Referendum.; Political participation; Direct democracy; Political participation; Referendum
Contents: Power and manipulation in direct democracy -- Referendums : rare but powerful -- Recall elections : a mixed power -- Initiatives : true citizen power or facade? -- Federalism : power struggles -- Authoritarian governments : using democracy to limit citizen power -- The power of words : secession referendums -- The power of voters : creating and rejecting peace -- What's next?