Obmedzenie participačnej demokracie v USA
Limitation of participatory democracy in USA

Summary/Abstract: Referendum and initiative as integral parts of participatory democracy are key elements in preserving retained powers of the people. Diminishing the ability to guard their will by refusing to defend the outcomes of state popular vote in federal courts, leaves open question about interpretation of standing doctrines by United States Supreme Court. Samesex marriage cases present an example of different standards set by the highest court in this area. Hollingsworth v. Perry decision, stating that the official proponents of the initiative lack standing to appeal the judgement of the District Court undermines the principles of the initiative process, hence the whole concept of popular sovereignty.

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