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Limiting political power: Switzerland's semi-direct Democracy System: A look at 150 years of experience with referendums and the collective presidency (1874 - 2024)

Limiting political power: Switzerland's semi-direct Democracy System: A look at 150 years of experience with referendums and the collective presidency (1874 - 2024)

Michael Schwarz
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“Beyond Switzerland, little is known about the country's unique system of semi-direct democracy. At most, bizarre or anecdotal items such as a "mass immigration initiative" or a "ban on minarets" are mentioned in the media and in political literature; there is no genuine consideration of this political experiment, which has been in effect since 1874. This is a regrettable neglect, because it is worth taking a closer look at the "special case of Switzerland", with its functioning infrastructure, low unemployment, low inflation and strong currency. And above all, it is worth taking a look at the political system, which has been shaped for 150 years by the institution of the optional referendum. This instrument of direct democracy, introduced in 1874, is the core of the system. It is responsible for all other follow-up features, such as the formative collegial government of the Federal Council, a kind of "collective presidium". In the book , the system with its historical roots and the functioning of the political processes are clearly presented. The centrepiece of the book is an overview of the 665 federal referenda held since 1874. In time steps, selected votes are listed in tables and some briefly commented. This provides a picture of the historical timeliness of the votes and, in particular, of the extraordinary variety of topics. As an "institutional opposition", the Swiss people take a stand on all political issues, from taxation to railway tunnels and agriculture, from energy policy to international affairs, from the debt brake to old-age pension provision .
In a second part of the book, the elements relevant to a system of power-limiting institutions are derived. Finally, a sketch of ideas describes how this could be applied to other systems, such as the European Union with its obvious democratic deficits. In places, the book refers to the relevant political literature and forms cross-references to specific examples, definitions or additions, to core concepts such as subsidiarity or federalism or, in a short presentation with quotations, to the formalism of the elements of direct democracy in the state of California. The book is generally aimed at people interested in politics who are concerned about populism, disenchantment with politics and political power in a solution-oriented way, as well as generally about how we should organize our coexistence with self-confidence. It is also suitable for use as an easy-to-understand textbook on the political system of Switzerland.”
Language
English
Pages
230
Format
Paperback
Release
August 29, 2023

Limiting political power: Switzerland's semi-direct Democracy System: A look at 150 years of experience with referendums and the collective presidency (1874 - 2024)

Michael Schwarz
0/5 ( ratings)
Read Download
“Beyond Switzerland, little is known about the country's unique system of semi-direct democracy. At most, bizarre or anecdotal items such as a "mass immigration initiative" or a "ban on minarets" are mentioned in the media and in political literature; there is no genuine consideration of this political experiment, which has been in effect since 1874. This is a regrettable neglect, because it is worth taking a closer look at the "special case of Switzerland", with its functioning infrastructure, low unemployment, low inflation and strong currency. And above all, it is worth taking a look at the political system, which has been shaped for 150 years by the institution of the optional referendum. This instrument of direct democracy, introduced in 1874, is the core of the system. It is responsible for all other follow-up features, such as the formative collegial government of the Federal Council, a kind of "collective presidium". In the book , the system with its historical roots and the functioning of the political processes are clearly presented. The centrepiece of the book is an overview of the 665 federal referenda held since 1874. In time steps, selected votes are listed in tables and some briefly commented. This provides a picture of the historical timeliness of the votes and, in particular, of the extraordinary variety of topics. As an "institutional opposition", the Swiss people take a stand on all political issues, from taxation to railway tunnels and agriculture, from energy policy to international affairs, from the debt brake to old-age pension provision .
In a second part of the book, the elements relevant to a system of power-limiting institutions are derived. Finally, a sketch of ideas describes how this could be applied to other systems, such as the European Union with its obvious democratic deficits. In places, the book refers to the relevant political literature and forms cross-references to specific examples, definitions or additions, to core concepts such as subsidiarity or federalism or, in a short presentation with quotations, to the formalism of the elements of direct democracy in the state of California. The book is generally aimed at people interested in politics who are concerned about populism, disenchantment with politics and political power in a solution-oriented way, as well as generally about how we should organize our coexistence with self-confidence. It is also suitable for use as an easy-to-understand textbook on the political system of Switzerland.”
Language
English
Pages
230
Format
Paperback
Release
August 29, 2023

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