Proportionality or majoritarianism? In search of electoral equity
<p>Finding an electoral system both equitable and efficient represents a desideratum for every electoral democracy. The electoral system is at the cornerstone of democracy and has important consequences upon the constitutional and political system as a whole. Through this approach, I bring the...
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doaj-f6af2ab0d43540f193e0f407beafebec2020-11-25T02:34:10ZengUniversidad Autónoma de Madrid Bajo Palabra1576-39351887-505X2016-02-01082959Proportionality or majoritarianism? In search of electoral equityElena Cincea<p>Finding an electoral system both equitable and efficient represents a desideratum for every electoral democracy. The electoral system is at the cornerstone of democracy and has important consequences upon the constitutional and political system as a whole. Through this approach, I bring the spotlight on the old dispute over proportional representation and majoritarian voting systems. Thus, I will determine which of these main electoral systems is closer to the ideal of electoral equity.</p><p>Keywords: electoral systems, proportional representation, majoritarian systems, electoral equity, representativeness, government effectiveness</p>https://revistas.uam.es/bajopalabra/article/view/3146 |
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<p>Finding an electoral system both equitable and efficient represents a desideratum for every electoral democracy. The electoral system is at the cornerstone of democracy and has important consequences upon the constitutional and political system as a whole. Through this approach, I bring the spotlight on the old dispute over proportional representation and majoritarian voting systems. Thus, I will determine which of these main electoral systems is closer to the ideal of electoral equity.</p><p>Keywords: electoral systems, proportional representation, majoritarian systems, electoral equity, representativeness, government effectiveness</p> |
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