The Legal Limits of Direct Democracy

The Legal Limits of Direct Democracy
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Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages : 296
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ISBN-10 : 9781800372801
ISBN-13 : 1800372809
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Book Synopsis The Legal Limits of Direct Democracy by : Moeckli, Daniel

Download or read book The Legal Limits of Direct Democracy written by Moeckli, Daniel and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2021-07-31 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the rise of direct-democratic instruments, the relationship between popular sovereignty and the rule of law is set to become one of the defining political issues of our time. This important and timely book provides an in-depth analysis of the limits imposed on referendums and citizens’ initiatives, as well as of systems of reviewing compliance with these limits, in 11 European states.


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