Swiss Democracy in a Nutshell

Author: Vincent Kucholl
Publisher: Bergli
ISBN: 9783905252637
Category : Democracy
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
An accessible, illustrated introduction to Switzerland's unique form of democracy. Written by well-known comedian and political scientist Vincent Kucholl, and illustrated by Mix & Remix, the book is both for those new to Switzerland as well as anyone who would like to finally understand direct democracy, political parties, or what goes on in Bern. Winner of the 2013 Albert Oeri Democracy Prize.

Direct Democracy in Switzerland

Author: Gregory Fossedal
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351522213
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 555

Book Description
Only one country in the world--Switzerland--is a direct democracy, in which, to an extent, the people pass their own laws, judge the constitutionality of statutes, and even have written, in effect, their own constitution. In this propitious volume, Gregory Fossedal reports on the politics and social fabric of what James Bryce has called "the nation that has taken the democratic idea to its furthest extent." The lessons Fossedal presents, at a time of dissatisfaction with the role of money and privileged elites in many Western democracies, are at once timely and urgent.

Swiss Democracy

Author: Wolf Linder
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN: 9780230231894
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 272

Book Description
An updated third edition of this authoriative analysis of Swiss democracy, the institutions of federalism, and consensus democracy through political power sharing. Linder analyses the scope and limits of citizen's participation in direct democracy, which distinguishes Switzerland from most parliamentary systems.

Swiss Democracy

Author: Wolf Linder
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312101909
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
"The features of Swiss democracy are frequently praised in theory but rarely assessed in practice. In this book Wolf Linder explains the way government and politics work in Switzerland. Combining the essence of many empirical studies with own observations, and giving illustrative examples, the author thoroughly analyses the institutions of federalism and consensus democracy through political power-sharing." "With the critical eye of a political scientist, Linder then analyses the scope and limits of citizens' participation in direct democracy - which distinguishes Switzerland most from parliamentary systems." "The value of the book goes beyond describing Switzerland and its political integration between different languages, religions and cultures. Analysing the nature of Swiss politics, Linder shows how federalism and political powersharing could help to resolve political conflict in other multicultural societies and to integrate different communities. Central and Eastern Europe, as well as countries with minority problems, could learn much of value from this study."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

The Swiss Democracy

Author: Henry Demarest Lloyd
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Domini públic
Languages : en
Pages : 302

Book Description

Swiss Democracy

Author: Wolf Linder
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030632660
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 310

Book Description
This open access book provides an updated and fully revised 4th edition of this authoritative analysis of Swiss democracy. It particularly explains the institutions of federalism and consensus government through political power sharing. In this new edition, the authors also address several important changes and challenges that have affected Swiss democracy, including the country's relationship with the EU, fiscal equalisation, direct democracy and the legitimacy of national referendums, territorial conflict, as well as the polarisation of party politics.

Swiss Democracy

Author: W. Linder
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1349260452
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 230

Book Description
An authoriative analysis of Swiss democracy, the institutions of federalism, and consensus democracy through political power sharing. Linder analyses the scope and limits of citizen's participation in direct democracy, which distinguishes Switzerland most from parliamentary systems. Central and Eastern Europe and all countries with minority problems could learn much of value from this study.

The Referendum

Author: Kris William Kobach
Publisher: Dartmouth Publishing Company
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 296

Book Description
Explores the impact of frequent referendums on the Swiss political system. Various institutions evolved to cope with the repeated challenging of government decisions in the arena of direct democracy. This study identifies phenomena which may occur in politics that use referenda less often.

The Politics of Switzerland

Author: Hanspeter Kriesi
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521606318
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
Despite Switzerland's small size, its political system is one of the most complex and fascinating among contemporary democracies. The rich, complex mixture of centuries-old institutions and the refined political arrangements that exist today constitute a veritable laboratory for social scientists and their students. Often presented as the paradigmatic case of political integration, consensus democracy and multinational federalism, the Swiss model has become a benchmark case for analyses in comparative politics, political behaviour and other related fields. Written by two leading experts on Swiss politics, this book presents a definitive overview for scholars and students interested in Switzerland's political system at the beginning of the twenty-first century. By focusing on its intricacies but also taking in larger issues of general interest, the broad scope of this study will appeal to all those interested in contemporary European politics and democratic systems.

Swiss Democracy

Author: Kenrick Jones
Publisher: Arena books
ISBN: 1906791473
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 142

Book Description
Explores the beneficial link between the 'hands on' folk driven democracy of Switzerland and how it could enrich the British representative model.