The TV addresses of the Swiss government before popular votes
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DOI: 10.1075/jaic.18049.sch
Abstract: Abstract This paper analyzes an important genre in the public debates before popular votes in Switzerland: the TV addresses in which the Swiss government presents its standpoint and main arguments for or against the proposal… read more here.
Keywords: addresses swiss; government popular; swiss government; argumentation ... See more keywords
Building a Better Referendum: Linking Mini-Publics and Mass Publics in Popular Votes
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DOI: 10.16997/jdd.319
Abstract: Popular votes and mini-publics are both increasingly implemented as elected officials seek to build legitimacy for decisions, although these democratic innovations suffer from their own democratic deficits. Popular votes often do not live up to… read more here.
Keywords: mini publics; building better; mass; decision making ... See more keywords