Understanding Federal Democracy

Arthur Benz

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Abstract: This incisive book examines the relationship between federalism and democracy from a theoretical and comparative perspective. Arthur Benz proposes a novel understanding of why and how federal democracy can solve the dilemma of balancing effective governance with democratic legitimacy.

Keywords: Complex Government; Democracy; Federalism; Intergovernmental Relations; Varieties Of Federal Democracy; Theory Of Federalism (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781035361489
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Chapters in this book:

Ch 1 Introduction: The intricacy of federal democracy

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Ch 2 Federalism and democracy: In principle complementary

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Ch 3 Federal democracy: A complex system of government

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Ch 4 Varieties of federal democracy

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Ch 5 Societal diversity and political conflicts

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Ch 6 Fiscal federalism and democracy: The challenge of distributive justice

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Ch 7 From tensions to frictions: How federal democracy can fail

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Ch 8 Multiple linkages: Parliaments, parties and interest groups in intergovernmental negotiations

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Ch 9 Enabling citizens: Autonomy-preserving federalism

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Ch 10 Conclusion: Complex democracy and federal dynamics

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