The Indirect Effect of Direct Legislation: How Institutions Shape Interest Group Systems

by FREDERICK J BOEHMKE

Frederick J. Boehmke's book makes explicit the many consequences--intended and unintended--of having direct legislation possible in a state. Many studies of the initiative process argue that it is a flawed process that rewards wealthy interests. While evidence to support this conclusion is often drawn from a number of high-profile, high-expenditure initiative campaigns, ballot campaigns are merely one consequence of the initiative process. The ability...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814257097
• ISBN13: 9780814257098
• Release Date: January 2021
• Publisher: Ohio State University Press
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"