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Morality at the Ballot
Daniel R. Biggers
出版Cambridge University Press, 2014-12-15
主題Political Science / GeneralPolitical Science / American Government / Legislative BranchPolitical Science / Political Ideologies / DemocracyPolitical Science / Political Process / Campaigns & ElectionsPolitical Science / History & TheoryPolitical Science / Political Process / Political PartiesPolitical Science / Political Process / GeneralPolitical Science / American Government / GeneralPolitical Science / Political Ideologies / GeneralSocial Science / Sociology / General
ISBN11070845719781107084575
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=3FREBQAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋Across the United States, there is wide variation in opportunities for citizens to craft legislation through the process of direct democracy. Previous studies suggest that an active role in policy making can spark political interest and engagement, encouraging individuals, who would otherwise abstain from voting, to turn out. Daniel R. Biggers challenges this contention, testing a new theoretical framework that details the exact circumstances under which any proposition might increase participation. Morality at the Ballot reveals that the ability of direct democracy to increase turnout is significantly more limited than currently thought, and that the propositions that do affect participation are restricted to a small subset of ballot issues that include morality policy. Biggers uses these morality propositions to demonstrate the conditions necessary for direct democracy to influence turnout, affect who votes, and shape electoral and policy outcomes. The investigation provides significant insights into the consequences of deciding policy via the ballot and expanding the role for citizens in the political process.