Mixed-Member Electoral Systems in Constitutional Context

Mixed-Member Electoral Systems in Constitutional Context
Author: Nathan F. Batto
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2016-04-11
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0472119737

An examination of the ways in which the introduction of mixed-member electoral systems affects the configuration of political parties

Mixed-Member Electoral Systems: The Best of Both Worlds?

Mixed-Member Electoral Systems: The Best of Both Worlds?
Author: Matthew Shugart
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 725
Release: 2001-02-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0191039349

Mixed-member electoral systems may well be the electoral reform of the 21st century. In the view of many electoral reformers, mixed systems offer the best of both the traditional British single-seat district system and PR systems. This book seeks to evaluate: why these systems have recently appealed to many countries with diverse electoral histories; and how well expectations for these systems have been met. - ;Mixed-member electoral systems may well be the electoral reform of the 21st century. In the view of many electoral reformers, mixed-member systems offer the best of both the traditional British single-seat district system and PR systems. This book seeks to evaluate: why mixed-member systems have recently appealed to many countries with diverse electoral histories; and how well expectations for these systems have been met. Each major country, which has adopted a mixed system thus, has two chapters in this book, one on origins and one on consequences. These countries are Germany, New Zealand, Italy, Israel, Japan, Venezuela, Bolivia, Mexico, Hungary, and Russia. In addition, there are also chapters on the prospects for a mixed-member system being adopted in Britain and Canada, respectively. The material presented suggests that mixed-member systems have been largely successful thus far. They appear to be more likely than most other electoral systems to generate two-bloc party systems, without in the process reducing minor parties to insignificance. In addition, they are more likely than any other class of electoral system to simultaneously generate local accountability as well as a nationally-oriented party system. Mixed-member electoral systems have now joined majoritarian and proportional systems as basic options which must be considered whenever electoral systems are designed or redesigned. Such a development represents a fundamental change in thinking about electoral systems around the world. - ;An important and timely contribution ... an excellent reference book that provides unique and extensive coverage of a diverse range of cases. - Japanese Journal of Political Science;The book provides a useful classification of some electoral system elements in two dimensions: inter-party (majoritarian vs. proportional) and intra-party (candidates vs. parties dominance), as well as ten single-country good reading studies. - West European Politics;The core of the book, especially the section on how MMP systems came to be introduced in the ten case study countries, will have lasting value for its detail ... the editors' contributions are excellent: they have done much more than simply collate a series of chapters. As a whole, the book will provide an important reference work for the study of what, in their words, 'might prove to be the electoral reform of the twenty-first century'. - Representation

Mixed-member Electoral Systems

Mixed-member Electoral Systems
Author: Matthew Soberg Shugart
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 681
Release: 2003
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 019925768X

In the view of many electoral reformers, mixed-member systems offer the best of the traditional British single-seat system and PR systems. This book evaluates why the systems have appealed to many countries, and how well expectations have been met.

Mixed Electoral Systems

Mixed Electoral Systems
Author: F. Ferrara
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2005-12-09
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1403978859

Using election returns, public opinion surveys, and legislative roll-call data from many mixed systems in every world region, the authors show that contamination systematically affects party strategy, voting behaviour, legislative cohesion and overall structure of partisan competition.

The Oxford Handbook of Electoral Systems

The Oxford Handbook of Electoral Systems
Author: Erik S. Herron
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 1017
Release: 2018-03-15
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0190258675

No subject is more central to the study of politics than elections. All across the globe, elections are a focal point for citizens, the media, and politicians long before--and sometimes long after--they occur. Electoral systems, the rules about how voters' preferences are translated into election results, profoundly shape the results not only of individual elections but also of many other important political outcomes, including party systems, candidate selection, and policy choices. Electoral systems have been a hot topic in established democracies from the UK and Italy to New Zealand and Japan. Even in the United States, events like the 2016 presidential election and court decisions such as Citizens United have sparked advocates to promote change in the Electoral College, redistricting, and campaign-finance rules. Elections and electoral systems have also intensified as a field of academic study, with groundbreaking work over the past decade sharpening our understanding of how electoral systems fundamentally shape the connections among citizens, government, and policy. This volume provides an in-depth exploration of the origins and effects of electoral systems.

Electoral Systems and Political Context

Electoral Systems and Political Context
Author: Robert G. Moser
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2012-09-28
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1107025427

This book highlights how new and established democracies differ from one another in the effects of their electoral rules.

Mixed Member Proportional Representation

Mixed Member Proportional Representation
Author: Fouad Sabry
Publisher: One Billion Knowledgeable
Total Pages: 412
Release: 2024-09-05
Genre: Political Science
ISBN:

"Mixed Member Proportional Representation" is an essential addition to the "Political Science" series, exploring the hybrid electoral system that merges single-member districts with proportional representation. This combination ensures both fairness and enhanced representation, reshaping political landscapes in various democracies. Chapters Overview: 1-Understand the core of mixed-member proportional representation, its structure, and function. 2-Explore proportional representation and its role in fair elections. 3-Discover the additional member system and its balance in representation. 4-Learn about overhang seats and their effect on parliamentary makeup. 5-Study New Zealand’s pivotal electoral reform and its use of this system. 6-Compare parallel voting systems and their distinction from mixed-member proportional representation. 7-Analyze the 2007 Ontario electoral reform referendum and its implications. 8-Investigate New Zealand’s electoral system and its practical outcomes. 9-Review the results of the 2011 New Zealand voting system referendum. 10-Examine Germany’s successful use of mixed-member proportional representation. 11-Understand the broader importance of electoral reform in shaping democratic systems. 12-Gain insights into various electoral systems and their comparative strengths. 13-Discover Italy’s scorporo electoral mechanism. 14-Learn about dual-member proportional representation and its unique approach. 15-Explore the impact of mixed electoral systems in democratic enhancement. 16-Study the 2018 British Columbia electoral reform referendum. 17-Investigate rural–urban proportional representation and its effect on diverse regions. 18-Delve into Germany’s State Parliament and its use of this electoral system. 19-Understand the mixed single vote and its role in elections. 20-Learn about the mixed ballot transferable vote and its benefits. 21-Explore the characteristics of mixed-member majoritarian representation. This comprehensive guide is ideal for professionals, students, and enthusiasts interested in the intricacies of electoral systems. It provides in-depth insights into the practical applications and impact of mixed-member proportional representation, offering answers to important questions surrounding modern electoral reforms.

Mixed Electoral System

Mixed Electoral System
Author: Fouad Sabry
Publisher: One Billion Knowledgeable
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2024-09-05
Genre: Political Science
ISBN:

Discover the transformative impact of electoral systems with "Mixed Electoral System," part of the "Political Science" series. This book explores how combining various voting methods within one electoral framework influences representation, party dynamics, and voter satisfaction across different political landscapes. Chapter Overview: 1-Mixed Electoral System-Understand how mixed electoral systems blend voting methods for fairer outcomes. 2-Proportional Representation-Learn how proportional representation ensures that election results reflect diverse voter opinions. 3-Additional Member System-Explore how combining single-member districts with party-list seats increases proportionality. 4-Mixed-Member Proportional Representation-Study how this system merges majoritarian and proportional methods for balanced results. 5-Parallel Voting-See how Parallel Voting uses separate majoritarian and proportional systems in one election. 6-Party-List System-Discover how parties are allocated seats in proportion to their vote share. 7-Semi-Proportional Representation-Investigate the middle ground between majoritarian and proportional systems. 8-Majoritarian Representation-Learn how this system prioritizes candidates with broad voter support. 9-Dual-Member Proportional Representation-Examine how multi-member districts improve proportionality. 10-Mixed-Member Majoritarian Representation-Understand how majoritarian and proportional elements are combined. 11-Plurality Voting-Discover the system where the candidate with the most votes wins. 12-First-Past-the-Post Voting-Study how candidates with the most votes in single-member districts are elected. 13-2007 Ontario Electoral Reform Referendum-Analyze the debate and impact of electoral reform in Ontario. 14-Electoral System of Scotland-Explore Scotland’s unique blend of proportional and majoritarian elements. 15-Electoral Reform-Learn about the significance of electoral reform in improving democracy. 16-Electoral System-Gain a broader view of how different systems affect democratic representation. 17-Scorporo-Study Scorporo, an innovative approach to proportional representation. 18-Rural–Urban Proportional Representation-Discover how this system addresses the needs of rural and urban areas. 19-Mixed Single Vote-Explore how the Mixed Single Vote blends majoritarian and proportional methods. 20-Mixed Ballot Transferable Vote-Understand the influence of vote transferability on proportional outcomes. 21-Next Italian General Election-Get insights into the anticipated impacts of the upcoming Italian election. "Mixed Electoral System" provides invaluable knowledge about electoral systems that shape governance worldwide. This guide offers readers a thorough understanding of voting frameworks and their practical applications, equipping you with knowledge that far exceeds the book’s cost.

Votes from Seats

Votes from Seats
Author: Matthew S. Shugart
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2017-10-19
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1108417027

Four laws of party seats and votes are constructed by logic and tested, using physics-like approaches which are rare in social sciences.

Electoral System Design

Electoral System Design
Author: Andrew Reynolds
Publisher: Stockholm : International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2005
Genre: Political Science
ISBN:

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