Constitutional Processes and Democratic Commitment

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Focusing on the importance of constitutional processes, the book argues for designing these processes to foster commitment to democracy among participants. Donald L. Horowitz draws on evidence from various constitutional developments to advocate for approaches that enhance the chances of democratic outcomes. He evaluates the tradeoffs of different process attributes, highlighting those that could potentially hinder democratic progress, thereby providing a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between constitutional design and democratic success.