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Direct Democracy in the Americas: Social Accountability or Political Instruments of Governments?

Altman, David

Política y gobierno, 2005-01, Vol.12 (2), p.203-232

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Título:
Direct Democracy in the Americas: Social Accountability or Political Instruments of Governments?
Autor: Altman, David
Assuntos: Accountability ; Democracy ; Political Participation ; Public Opinion ; Referendum
É parte de: Política y gobierno, 2005-01, Vol.12 (2), p.203-232
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Descrição: This article analyzes whether mechanisms of direct democracy initiated by the executive branch of government in the Americas -- independently of the subject in question -- tend to systematically favor the government; or, if citizens take it as an opportunity to cast a vote of censorship on the government. Neither alternative is supported by the evidence. Available data suggest that the more democratic a regime is, the weaker is the support to the option backed by the government. In addition, executives obtain greater endorsement for their proposals if inflation is greater & if electoral participation is smaller. Nonetheless, if we consider only unquestionably democratic regimes, participation plays in favor of the government. Tables, Figures, References. Adapted from the source document.
Idioma: Espanhol

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