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"Critics of referendums often lament that big money may buy success at the ballot box. But spending by interest groups may also be informative for citizens. This can only happen, however, if the financing of referendum campaigns is regulated. This book offers an overview of these regulations and presents research on their effects"--Provided by publisher

Background to the referendum held on Aug. 16, 1995, which resulted in the decision to remain associated with Great Britain, and views of the different political parties in the continuing debate.

Introductory note -- pt. I. The referendum in Switzerland -- pt. II. The referendum outside Switzerland -- pt. III. British parties and the referendum. ; Mode of access: Internet.

This article discusses the difference between referendums and other ways of consulting people's opinion as articulated within the powers of some of Spain's Autonomous Communities. It offers an interpretation of Constitutional Court decisions 103/2008 and 31/2010 that differs from the most common one amongst scholars. In particular, it argues that whereas referendums involve consultations about questions pertaining to the powers of our central government or affecting constitutional decisions, consultations about questions that lie within the powers of Autonomous Communities or local governments are different in nature. It also proposes some guidelines to clear the confusion and apparent paradoxes arising from the provisions of Statutes of Autonomy and legislation on this matter. Adapted from the source document.

International audience ; This study tests competing hypotheses about public support for European integration and projects referendum voting behaviour. It emphasizes anti-immigration sentiments as a key variable for understanding reluctance about integration. Drawing on survey data, it is shown that anti-immigration sentiments, economic considerations and the evaluation of domestic governments are the strongest predictors of both attitudinal support for integration and individuals' propensity to vote 'yes' in a referendum on the enlargement of the European Union (EU).