Advanced democracies and the new politics

Article Abstract:

The advanced democracies are shifting from a reliance on representation toward a mixed repertoire that includes a greater role for "direct" and "advocacy" democracy. This gives rise to new problems that will require new solutions.

Public Administration, Public Participation, Evaluation, Political participation, Democratization

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Public opinion and direct democracy

Article Abstract:

There is a strong current of support in Europe for direct, as against representational, democracy. Reforms to bring a greater degree of direct democracy will have benefits, but may have unintended consequences.

Germany, Democracy, Polling Data

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Understanding democracy: data from unlikely places

Article Abstract:

Data from surveys in Eastern Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America reveal ordinary citizens' understanding and endorsement of democracy.

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, Asia, Public affairs, Africa, Latin America, Developing Countries, Political Science, Surveys, Political psychology

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