Constitutional referendums
Subtitle: the theory and practice of republican deliberation
By: Stephen Tierney
Edition: First edition.
Series: Oxford constitutional theory
Publisher: Oxford University Press; Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Oxford, United Kingdom
Language: eng
Number of pages: 341
ISBN-13: 9780199592791
Subjects: Constitutional amendments; Referendum
Description: The constitutional referendum has become a vital feature of modern constitution-making and reform. This book provides an analysis of the theoretical foundations of constitutional referendums, assessing their democratic credentials and the design decisions that affect the value and legitimacy of the referendum process.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 313-337) and index.