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Initiative - Empowering Citizen Participation in Modern Democracies - cover

Initiative - Empowering Citizen Participation in Modern Democracies

Fouad Sabry

Publisher: One Billion Knowledgeable

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Summary

Unlock the power of citizen-driven governance with "Initiative," an essential addition to the Political Science series. This book explores how direct democracy and citizen proposals shape political systems and empower individuals to drive change.
 
Chapters Highlights:
 
1. Initiative - The core concept and its impact on legislation.
 
2. Direct Democracy - The broader context and significance of initiatives.
 
3. Constitutional Amendment - Citizen-initiated changes to legal frameworks.
 
4. Supermajority - Implications of supermajority requirements for initiatives.
 
5. Ordinary Referendum - The role and effects of referendums.
 
6. Double Majority - Ensuring broader consensus through double majority requirements.
 
7. Initiatives and Referendums in the U.S. - Historical and practical insights into American practices.
 
8. Right of Initiative (Legislative) - Empowering citizens to propose laws or amendments.
 
9. Optional Referendum - Citizens' choice to vote on specific issues.
 
10. History of Direct Democracy in the U.S. - Key milestones and cases.
 
11. Constitution of the Irish Free State - Historical approach to direct democracy.
 
12. Constitution of Massachusetts - Direct democracy in Massachusetts' constitution.
 
13. California Ballot Proposition - Characteristics and influence on state politics.
 
14. Elections in France - Direct democracy’s impact on French elections.
 
15. Arizona Ballot Proposition - Arizona’s ballot proposition system.
 
16. Constitution of Colorado - Citizen-driven initiatives in Colorado.
 
17. Buckley v. American Constitutional Law Foundation, Inc. - Implications for campaign finance and initiatives.
 
18. Referendums by Country - Comparative analysis of referendum practices worldwide.
 
19. Citizens' Initiative Referendum (France) - French process and policy impact.
 
20. Direct Democracy in Massachusetts - The state's experience and impact.
 
21. Illinois Governor Recall Amendment - Significance for state-level direct democracy.
 
"Initiative" offers valuable insights for scholars, students, and those passionate about democratic engagement, providing exceptional value through detailed analysis and real-world examples.
Available since: 08/10/2024.
Print length: 274 pages.

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