The Referendum: The People Decide Public Policy

by Joseph Francis Zimmerman

The referendum first became established with voter ratification of the Massachusetts Constitution in 1780. Other types were adopted in the nineteenth century, largely through the efforts of Progressives and Populists seeking to authorize voters to utilize the initiative-referendum and protest referendum. Certain referenda, particularly on adoption or amendment of constitutions and local government charters, are well established and non-controversial...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0275971422
• ISBN13: 9780275971427
• Release Date: July 2001
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.3" x 9.5"