Electoral rules and governability

Electoral rules and governability

The effects of electoral systems and of federalism are usually examined separately, but a review of the leading federations shows that it is essential to consider the interaction between the two in designing democratic institutions.

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Published in:Journal of democracy Vol. 13; no. 2; pp. 111 - 125
Main Author: Weaver, R Kent
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Baltimore Johns Hopkins University Press 01-04-2002
Subjects:
Election law
Elections
Electoral Systems
Federal government
Federalism
Governance
Interest Groups
Legislative Bodies
Pluralism
Political Parties
Political science
Proportional representation
Voting
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Summary:The effects of electoral systems and of federalism are usually examined separately, but a review of the leading federations shows that it is essential to consider the interaction between the two in designing democratic institutions.
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ISSN:1045-5736
1086-3214
DOI:10.1353/jod.2002.0034