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Theories, political philosophies, economic models, institution types and forms of self-government — each idea traced through theory, real examples, critique and results.
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- Independent redistricting commissionMechanismA body insulated from incumbents that draws electoral district boundaries under published criteria, to prevent gerrymandering. Professional commissions are standard in the UK, Canada and Australia; US states such as Arizona, California and Michigan adopted citizen commissions by ballot initiative.
- Initiative and referendumMechanismTools of direct legislation: a citizen initiative puts proposals to a public vote by petition, and a referendum lets voters approve or reject measures. Central in Switzerland and many US states.