The Referendum as an Electoral Device in National Party Politics, 1917–60
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6213610 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Gary Sussman (Tel Aviv University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2006 |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 259-275 |
| Publication date | 2006-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Politikon (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0258-9346 • E-ISSN: 1470-1014 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/02589340601122885 |
| OpenAlex | W1995315415 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 8 |
| References cited | 12 |
This article argues that parties may view a referendum pledge as a resource to broaden their electoral appeal, especially where controversial ethno-national issues are at stake. The proactive referendum pledge allows a political party to pursue an ethno-national ideal that sets it apart from the incumbent, yet seek the support of wider constituencies. As historical evidence from South Africa suggests, repeated use of the referendum pledge for this purpose makes it difficult for the party to abrogate once in power. Such strategic use of the referendum is distinct from other forms of controlled referendum use identified to date. The existing literature suggests that incumbents employ controlled referenda in response to public pressure or deep internal divisions over controversial issues. The genesis of a referendum may, however, lie in the politics of opposition and incumbency struggles
Appeal · Economics · Ideal (ethics · Law and economics · Opposition (politics · Pledge · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Referendum · Electoral Systems and Political Participation · Judicial and Constitutional Studies · Law · Political Systems and Governance · Public Administration
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| Unique citing works | 8 |
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| Citations per year | 0,44 |
| Citation span | 2008 - 2023 (16) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 8 |