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Myth of the Presidential Mandate
Robert A. Dahl argues the provocative thesis that policy mandates claimed by successfully elected presidents are largely myths used to subvert the democratic process.
What Political Institutions Does Large-Scale Democracy Require?, Robert A. Dahl
A Democratic Paradox?, Robert A. Dahl
Presidency by Plebiscite: The Reagan-Bush Era in Institutional Perspective, Craig A. Rimmerman Reviewed by Robert A. Dahl
A Democratic Dilemma: System Effectiveness versus Citizen Participation, Robert A. Dahl
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