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Some thoughts about referendums, representative democracy, and separation of powers

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Volume (Year): 20 (2009)
Issue (Month): 3 (September)
Pages: 251-266
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Keywords: Referendums; Political institutions; Policy effects of referendums; D02; H11;

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