The Civic Benefits of Imperfect Deliberation

Normative theories of deliberative democracy stake claims that deliberation, if done correctly, can enhance citizens’ trust in authorities, foster a greater understanding of political issues and the element of compromise in politics, and increase the legitimacy of the political system overall. Skept...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Marcia F. Grimes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Westminster Press 2008-01-01
Series:Journal of Deliberative Democracy
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Online Access:https://delibdemjournal.org/article/id/337/