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Winner–loser effects in contentious constitutional referenda: Perceptions of procedural fairness and the Brexit referendum

British Journal of Politics & International Relations, 2020
This article addresses a critical gap in the literature on winner–loser effects that consists of the lack of attention for highly contentious constitutional referenda.
Cees van der Eijk, J. Rose
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Deliberative Mini-publics Facilitating Voter Knowledge and Judgement: Experience from a Finnish Local Referendum

Representation, 2020
This article examines the use of a Citizens’ Jury as a source of voter information in the context of a government-initiated (top-down) referendum. Several studies show the capacity of the Citizens’ Initiative Review (CIR) to enhance voters’ knowledge and
Maija Setälä, Henrik Serup Christensen, Mikko Leino, Kim Strandberg, Maria Bäck, Maija Jäske   +5 more
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The Rise of the Anti-Gender Movement in Croatia and the 2013 Marriage Referendum

, 2020
This study uses the 2013 Croatian marriage referendum to show how anti-gender activists successfully reframed LGBT rights and emerged as influential political actors.
Tanja Vučković Juroš, Ivana Dobrotić, Sunčica Flego   +2 more
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The Institute Of Referendum in Several Countries of Eastern Europe and in Russia: A Comparative Analysis

Дискурс Пи, 2019
The article provides a comparative analysis of the institution of the referendum in the countries of Eastern Europe. The forms, features of the structure and organization of the referendum process in Slovenia, Poland, Ukraine and Russia are characterized.
I.V. Aksenov
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Referendum jako wyznacznik modelu demokracji lokalnej (ze szczególnym uw zględnieniem referendum lokalnego w Stanach Zjednoczonych Ameryki)

Politeja, 2020
Referendum as an Indicator of the Model of Local Democracy (with Particular Emphasis on the Local Referendum in the United States of America) A model approach to local democracy is proposed through this paper.
Agnieszka Pawłowska
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Does Deliberation Help Deliver Informed Electorates: Evidence from Irish Referendum Votes

, 2020
We argue that integrating citizen deliberation structures into the pre-referendum phase can deliver systematic improvements in democratic outcomes such as alignment between values and vote.
Jane Suiter, T. Reidy
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The end of the beginning? Taking forward local democratic renewal in the post-referendum North East. [PDF]

, 2007
This article draws upon the author’s commissioned research on the nature of regional governance following the 2004 Referendum in the North East on elected regional assemblies.
Cabinet Office, Campaign for the English Regions and Local Government Information Unit, Cousins J., Department of Communities &, Federal Trust, Fred Robinson, Goodchild B., House of Commons Select Committee on Communities and Local Government, Hudson R., Hudson R., Humphrey L., Keith Shaw, Knock K., Leach R., Lindsay I., McCall C., Milburn A., North East Constitutional Convention, O'Neill M., ODPM, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Pearce G., Pimlott B, Rallings C., Robinson F., Robinson F., Robinson F., Sandford M., Shaw K., Skelcher C., Stoker G., Tickell A.   +31 more
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Voting at 16 – lessons for the future from the Scottish Referendum [PDF]

, 2017
The 2014 Referendum on Scottish independence raised many issues about the future of Scotland. It also produced an innovation as regards the electoral process by making 16 years the minimum age of participation. This article examines issues surrounding
Head, George, Hill, Malcolm, Lockyer, Andrew, McDonald, Craig A.   +3 more
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Types of referendum in revised Constitution [PDF]

Annals of Philosophy, Social and Human Disciplines, 2011
There are more types and kinds of referendum so for all forms of referendum, the Constitutional Court is the one confirming the results and certifying the accuracy of the procedure for organization and holding of a referendum.
Ştefan Alexandru BĂIŞANU
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