The character of democracy : how institutions shape politics / Richard A. Clucas, Portland State University, Melody Ellis Valdini, Portland State University.

Author/creator Clucas, Richard A.
Format Book
PublicationNew York : Oxford University Press, [2015]
Descriptionxv, 291 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Democratic ideals -- Roads to democracy -- How elections matter -- Linkage institutions and representatives -- Presidential and parliamentary governments -- The legislature in democratic government -- The geographic distribution of power -- The high court -- A values choice : the balance of democratic ideals.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2013029810
ISBN9780199945467
ISBN0199945462

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks JC423 .C63 2015 ✔ Available Place Hold