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The Frequency of Use of Legislative and Non-Legislative Tools in Five Countries

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  • Osnat Akirav

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This study analyzes the use of legislative and non-legislative tools, which has rarely been done simultaneously. I collected data about the frequency of use of legislative tools (presenting and passing legislation) and non-legislative tools (making one-minute speeches, written and oral parliamentary questions and motions for the agenda) in five countries- the US, the UK, Canada, Australia and Israel. The results confirm my three hypotheses. Legislators from Australia, the UK and Canada use fewer legislative tools because their use is more constrained than in the US and Israel. Legislators use more semi or unconstrained tools that involve publicity than those that simply appear on the record. Finally, opposition members use more non-legislative tools while government members use more legislative tools. However, the degree of constraint on the use of the tool moderates this finding. The study provides a comprehensive understanding of the legislators' strategic use of legislative and non-legislative tools.

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  • Osnat Akirav, 2021. "The Frequency of Use of Legislative and Non-Legislative Tools in Five Countries," Review of European Studies, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 13(3), pages 1-14, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:resjnl:v:13:y:2021:i:3:p:14
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    1. Bräuninger, Thomas & Debus, Marc & Wüst, Fabian, 2017. "Governments, Parliaments and Legislative Activity," Political Science Research and Methods, Cambridge University Press, vol. 5(3), pages 529-554, July.
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    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
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