All Articles tagged direct democracy

• State Constitutional Commentary
  September 23, 2013 EDT
  A JUDICIAL TRADITIONALIST CONFRONTS UNIQUE QUESTIONS OF STATE CONSTITUTIONAL LAW ADJUDICATION
  Robert P. Young Jr.

  This perspective illustrates how the Michigan Supreme Court has applied principles of constitutional interpretation in recent cases interpreting the direct democracy provisions of the Michigan Constitution.

• State Constitutional Commentary
  May 05, 2007 EDT
  THE ORIGINAL INTENT AND CURRENT OPERATION OF DIRECT DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS
  John Dinan

  This article examines the expectations of early proponents of direct democracy and whether initiative process has fulfilled these original expectations.

• State Constitutional Commentary
  May 05, 2007 EDT
  OUT OF THE BOTTLE: THE GENIE OF DIRECT DEMOCRACY
  K.K. Duvivier

  This article argues that while direct democracy is subject to the corrupting influences like money, citizen voters are motivated to use the iniative to regain its integrity.