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Proportional Representation on Trial

Peter Aimer,Jack Vowles,Susan Banducci,Jeffrey Karp
Proportional Representation on Trial Book PDF

Author : Peter Aimer,Jack Vowles,Susan Banducci,Jeffrey Karp
Publisher : Auckland University Press
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781775581413

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Tracing the transition of a democracy as it moves in between electoral systems, this book details the current and past public opinion surrounding New Zealand's 1999 election. As a result of the second election under the Mixed-Member Proportional (MMP) system, New Zealand elected a change in government, a minority center-left coalition of the Labor and Alliance parties. As an independent survey that objectively studies the country's political environment, this book adds to the local debate regarding the MMP electoral system, which will continue as New Zealand looks ahead to the upcoming 2002 election.

Voters' Victory?

Jack Vowles
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Author : Jack Vowles
Publisher : Auckland University Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1869401808

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What happens when a country moves away from British-style, two-party politics and towards multiparty politics, adopting a European system of 'mixed member' proportional representation (MMP)? New Zealand's historic first MMP election was held on 12 October 1996. Voters' Victory? examines what New Zealanders could expect from MMP on the basis of international experience and theory, then focuses on the distinctive features of the election and its outcome: the party changes; the patterns of voting; how people used their two votes; how well they understood MMP; shifts in support for parties and leaders in the campaign; the composition of the new Parliament; the capture of the Maori seats by New Zealand First; and the fateful National-New Zealand First coalition outcome.

Towards Consensus?

Jack Vowles
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Author : Jack Vowles
Publisher : Auckland University Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1869401239

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"The authors build their analysis on the rich data provided by replies of over 2000 voters and more than 1000 political party activists and parliamentary candidates surveyed immediately after the election"--Back cover.

Proportional Representation

Jenifer Hart
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Author : Jenifer Hart
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015025286298

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A scholarly history of the proportional representation movement, this explores its origins in the early 19th century and traces its history during the 20th century. A postscript takes the account up to the present.

Voters' Veto

Jack Vowles,Peter Aimer
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Author : Jack Vowles,Peter Aimer
Publisher : Auckland University Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781775582328

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Tracking New Zealand's transition from the first-past-the-postelectoral system, as used in Britain, to the mixed-member-proportional system, as used in Germany, this analysis examines New Zealand's pivotal 2002 election through a campaign study, a postelection study, and a midelection panel. Based on surveys of more than 5,000 voters and information from candidates, the data included profiles the campaign, candidates, media, issues, leaders, electoral systems, and social and political context of this key election. Essays from New Zealanders and Americans analyze central issues including the outcome of the election for the National Party, Labour Party, New Zealand First Party, and the United Future Party and the political importance of indigenous Maori voters.

Voters' Vengeance

Peter Aimer,Jack Vowles
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Author : Peter Aimer,Jack Vowles
Publisher : Auckland University Press
Page : 475 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781775582311

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Voters' Vengeance by Peter Aimer,Jack Vowles Pdf

The 1990 election in New Zealand produced the biggest landslide in 50 years, and Voters' Vengeance uses comprehensive survey research to explore why New Zealand voters reacted in this way. The answers to over 2000 questionnaires allow the sophisticated analysis of voter behavior. The authors discuss the increasing volatility of New Zealand politics, the shifts in party commitment, reactions to Rogernomics and other Labour policies, the growth of third-party support, and leadership issues such as the environment, defense and the role of women. Tables, graphs and figures are an essential aspect of the study and they are carefully and clearly presented to show the changing character of New Zealand political opinion.

Real Choices/new Voices

Douglas J. Amy
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Author : Douglas J. Amy
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Elections
ISBN : 9780231125499

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There is a growing realization that many of the problems afflicting American elections can be traced to the electoral system itself, in particular to our winner-take-all approach to electing officials. Douglas Amy demonstrates that switching to proportional representation elections--the voting system used in most other Western democracies, by which officials are elected in large, multimember districts according to the proportion of the vote won by their parties--would enliven democratic political debate, increase voter choice and voter turnout, ensure fair representation for third parties and minorities, eliminate wasted votes and "spoliers," and ultimately produce policies that better reflect the public will. Looking beyond new voting machines and other quick fixes for our electoral predicament, this new edition of Real Choices/New Voices offers a timely and imaginative way out of the frustrations of our current system of choosing leaders.

Comparing Democracies

Lawrence LeDuc,Richard Niemi,Pippa Norris
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Author : Lawrence LeDuc,Richard Niemi,Pippa Norris
Publisher : SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1996-08-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015035745788

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Electoral Systems and Democracy

Larry Diamond,Marc F. Plattner
Electoral Systems and Democracy Book PDF

Author : Larry Diamond,Marc F. Plattner
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2006-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0801884756

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Electoral Systems and Democracy by Larry Diamond,Marc F. Plattner Pdf

As the number of democracies has increased around the world, a heated debate has emerged among political scientists about which system best promotes the consolidation of democracy. This book compares the experiences of diverse countries, from Latin America to southern Africa, from Uruguay, Japan, and Taiwan to Israel, Afghanistan, and Iraq.

Electoral System Design

Andrew Reynolds,Ben Reilly,Andrew Ellis
Electoral System Design Book PDF

Author : Andrew Reynolds,Ben Reilly,Andrew Ellis
Publisher : Stockholm : International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Political Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105114582120

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Electoral Laws and Their Political Consequences

Bernard Grofman,Arend Lijphart
Electoral Laws and Their Political Consequences Book PDF

Author : Bernard Grofman,Arend Lijphart
Publisher : Algora Publishing
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780875862675

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Electoral Laws and Their Political Consequences by Bernard Grofman,Arend Lijphart Pdf

..." a usful volume on the impact of electoral laws...includes a very good bibliography and index...establishes a broader international and interdisciplinary perspective on the methods of representation." - American Political Science Review

Human Nature in Politics

Graham Wallas
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Author : Graham Wallas
Publisher : Transaction Publishers
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1920
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1412825695

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If he had been pressed, Macaulay would probably have admitted that there are cases in which human acts and impulses to act occur independently of any idea of an end to be gained by them. If I have a piece of grit in my eye and ask some one to take it out with the corner of his handkerchief, I generally close the eye as soon as the handkerchief comes near, and always feel a strong impulse to do so. Nobody supposes that I close my eye because, after due consideration, I think it my interest to do so.

Whose Votes Count?

Abigail M. Thernstrom
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Author : Abigail M. Thernstrom
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : History
ISBN : 0674951956

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"A Twentieth Century Fund study."Includes indexes. Bibliography: p. [257]-302.

Smart Health Choices

Les Irwig
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Author : Les Irwig
Publisher : Judy Irwig
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781905140176

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Every day we make decisions about our health - some big and some small. What we eat, how we live and even where we live can affect our health. But how can we be sure that the advice we are given about these important matters is right for us? This book will provide you with the right tools for assessing health advice.

Trials of the State

Jonathan Sumption
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Author : Jonathan Sumption
Publisher : Profile Books
Page : 77 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-29
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781782836223

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A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER In the past few decades, legislatures throughout the world have suffered from gridlock. In democracies, laws and policies are just as soon unpicked as made. It seems that Congress and Parliaments cannot forge progress or consensus. Moreover, courts often overturn decisions made by elected representatives. In the absence of effective politicians, many turn to the courts to solve political and moral questions. Rulings from the Supreme Courts in the United States and United Kingdom, or the European court in Strasbourg may seem to end the debate but the division and debate does not subside. In fact, the absence of democratic accountability leads to radicalisation. Judicial overreach cannot make up for the shortcomings of politicians. This is especially acute in the field of human rights. For instance, who should decide on abortion or prisoners' rights to vote, elected politicians or appointed judges? Expanding on arguments first laid out in the 2019 Reith Lectures, Jonathan Sumption argues that the time has come to return some problems to the politicians.