Theoretical Approaches to Democracy: Reflection on Case Studies

Abstract

This panel welcomes contributions that address theoretical concepts in the sphere of democracy and democratization, concepts that are illustrated using concrete examples that support the theoretical assumptions. Exploring subjects such as political participation and ways to advance it in order to improve the democratic process, the meaning of majoritarian approach to democracy, applying the instruments of deliberative democracy to boost the effectiveness of political institutions, issues pertaining to single party dominance and its durability and in-depth studies on multi-level systems will improve both knowledge and practice regarding transition and consolidation of democracy.

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Impact of Effective Number of Parties on Durability of Single-Party Dominance	View Paper Details
Citizens’ Trust Versus Deliberative Instruments: A Case of Postcommunist Ukraine	View Paper Details
The Importance of Education, in Proliferating Democratic Participation and Representation in the European Union, by Engaging with Cyber-technology	View Paper Details
Formation of Democracy: Latvian Case	View Paper Details