Party attitudes towards referendums in Western Europe
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8041889 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Laurence Morel (0000-0002-6622-1290, European University Institute, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1993 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 225-244 |
| Publication date | 1993-07-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | West European Politics (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0140-2382 • E-ISSN: 1743-9655 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/01402389308424972 |
| OpenAlex | W2021091015 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 22 |
| References cited | 5 |
Referendums are occurring more frequently in Western Europe but it is often difficult to understand what their exact functions or possible drawbacks to the political systems are. Looking at party attitudes in the events leading to the decision to hold referendums can provide a good starting point. This was done systematically for most nationwide referendums held since 1975. The conclusion is a typology of party functions and dysfunctions of referendums making evident four major party concerns: internal cohesion, adoption of legislation, political power and legitimacy
Cohesion (chemistry · Legislation · Legitimacy · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Power (physics · Sociology · Typology · European and International Law Studies · Law · Public Administration
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| Unique citing works | 22 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,71 |
| Citation span | 1995 - 2025 (31) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 22 |