Educated by Initiative: The Effects of Direct Democracy on Citizens and Political Organizations in the American States

Contents

Contents List of Illustrations ix Preface xi 1. The Progressive Era Vision: Instrumental and Educative Justi‹cations of Direct Democracy 1 2. The Education of Citizens: Voting 31 3. The Education of Citizens: Civic Engagement 53 4. The Education of Citizens: Con‹dence in Government 72 5. The Education of Special Interests 87 6. The Education of Political Parties 112 7. The Educative Possibilities and Limitations of Citizen Lawmaking 136 Appendix 149 Notes 165 References 201 Index 219 ...