Direct Democracy and Minority Rights: A Critical Assessment of the Tyranny of the Majority in the American States (Controversies in Electoral Democracy and Representation)

This book conclusively demonstrates that direct democracy―institutions like the ballot initiative and the referendum―endangers the rights of minorities and perpetuates a tyranny of the majority. While advocates of direct democracy advocate that these institutions protect citizens from corrupt lawmakers beholden to special interests, Daniel Lewis’s thorough investigation shows how such mass participation exposes minority groups to negative policy outcomes favored by only a slim majority of voters. Some would argue that greater democratic responsiveness is a positive outcome, but without the checks and balances of a representative, separated powers system that encourages deliberation and minority representation, minority rights are at increased risk under direct democracy institutions.  While research has been presented that supports both sides of the debate, the existing literature has yet to produce consistent and compelling evidence in favor of one side or the other. This book undertakes a comprehensive examination of the "tyranny of the majority" critique of direct democracy by examining a host of contemporary American state policies that affect the rights of a variety of minority groups. By assessing the impact of direct democracy on both ballot measures and traditional legislation, the book provides a more complete picture of how citizen legislative institutions can affect minority rights, covering a myriad of contemporary (and sometimes controversial) minority rights issues, including same-sex marriage, affirmative action, official English, hate crimes laws, racial profiling, and anti-discrimination laws.  The book is unique in its approach and scope, making it compelling for scholars interested in direct democracy, state politics, minority politics and electoral institutions, as well as American politics generally.

Direct Democracy and Minority Rights (Controversies in Electoral Democracy and Representation)

Politics & Social Sciences

Lewis, Daniel C.

Social Sciences

Routledge

Judith Lawrence was employed by a law firm for many years and suddenly, without revocation and at 60, had no job. After some serious struggles she reinvented herself and today is a business owner and entrepreneur. She delivers a strong message in this book that it is never too late and that with hard work and determination you can turn around your life. There are presently 4.5 million notaries throughout the United States. Achieving genuine success as a notary entrepreneur in the past has been can be complicated but now,with the help of this book, a notary can become the most profitable and connected notary in a specific area. Thanks to the exhaustive research of two of the most sought after professional notaries in the country, this book compiles a simple step-by-step process to be efficient and profitable. Inasmuch as various states have their own specific guidelines, we have inserted links so that the readers can check their own specific state to determine how things should be done. We believe that the readers will find this indispensable. The sections range from general business, to notary business, to technology including social media. There is also a section entitled "Did You Know" which has numerous things that a notary can do in addition to basic notarization. Policies, procedures and Profits are the theme of the book. These triple "P's" gives the reader an unrelenting view of effective, efficient business practices. We also touch on how to become a Certified Notary Signing Agent and how to become a Mobile Signing Agent. We are hopeful that these two functions of a notary will be our next book. Steve Jobs once said "Great things in business are never done by one person. They're done by a team of people." The authors would like the readers to use this book to be their support and the authors to be their support team. The authors are both coaches and will offer additional coaching services.

Make Your Business Our Business: An Interactive, Step-by-Step Guide to Policies, Procedures, & Profits (1)

Business & Money

Lawrence, Judith P.

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

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