Download or read book The Mixed Member Proportional System Providing Greater Representation for Women written by Tracy-Ann Johnson-Myers and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-11-16 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Brief discusses the adoption of the mixed member proportional (MMP) electoral system in New Zealand and its subsequent effect on representation for women. Concerns about the homogeneity of the legislature under the Single Member Plurality electoral system and the need for increased representativeness and greater proportionality of party preference lead to the changeover in 1996. The book addresses the question of whether an increase in descriptive representation for women in New Zealand’s House of Representatives has translated to policy outcomes that are beneficial to them. It also examines the extent to which female MPs meet the expectation that they will act for members of their groups; pushing minority and gender-friendly legislation and policies into the political arena. Finally, it raises questions about where women are found in New Zealand’s decision making bodies and what influence they might have on policy outcomes. The first book to examine the effects of the MMP system on female descriptive and substantive representation using a case study analysis, this Brief adds to the literature on electoral systems and women’s political representation. This book will be of use to political science students at both the undergraduate and graduate level, particularly those interested in electoral studies, political institutions, politics and gender, and minority representation.
Download or read book Mixed Member Proportional Representation written by Fouad Sabry and published by One Billion Knowledgeable. This book was released on 2024-09-05 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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.
Download or read book Proportional Representation written by Fouad Sabry and published by One Billion Knowledgeable. This book was released on 2024-09-05 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is the shortened version of your text, keeping it within the required character limits: Unlock the Power of Fair Representation in Political Science with "Proportional Representation" This comprehensive guide dives into the world of proportional representation systems, offering insights into electoral fairness, party dynamics, and governance. Perfect for political science professionals, students, and anyone keen on understanding the role of fair representation in shaping political landscapes. 1-Proportional Representation-Uncover the key principles and variations of proportional systems aimed at fairness. 2-Single Transferable Vote-Learn how the Single Transferable Vote reflects voter preferences more accurately. 3-Single Non-Transferable Vote-Understand the strategic importance of Single Non-Transferable Vote in seat allocation. 4-Additional Member System-Explore this hybrid system blending proportional and majoritarian elements. 5-Mixed-Member Proportional Representation-Study the challenges and benefits of this hybrid system. 6-First-Past-The-Post Voting-Examine its simplicity and potential for skewing results compared to proportional systems. 7-Electoral Reform in New Zealand-Analyze New Zealand's transition to a proportional electoral system. 8-Parallel Voting-Explore the combination of proportional and majoritarian elements in Parallel Voting. 9-Electoral District-Delve into how electoral districts impact proportional representation. 10-Issues Affecting Single Transferable Vote-Learn about the criticisms and ongoing debates regarding this system. 11-Multiple Non-Transferable Vote-Understand its impact on election outcomes and voter strategy. 12-Electoral Reform-Study global efforts to achieve more equitable representation through reform. 13-Semi-Proportional Representation-Discover systems attempting to balance proportional and majoritarian features. 14-Electoral System-Explore various electoral systems and their influence on democratic governance. 15-Dual-Member Proportional Representation-Examine the potential of this innovative system for enhancing fairness. 16-Mixed Electoral System-Compare systems that integrate both proportional and majoritarian methods. 17-2018 British Columbia Electoral Reform Referendum-Reflect on this pivotal moment for proportional representation in Canada. 18-Rural–Urban Proportional Representation-Investigate how geographic disparities are addressed in proportional systems. 19-Mixed Single Vote-Study how this system merges plurality and proportional elements. 20-Mixed Ballot Transferable Vote-Explore this innovative approach to proportional voting. 21-Mixed-Member Majoritarian Representation-Learn about this system's balance of majoritarian and proportional features. This book answers common questions about proportional representation, offering far more value than its price through in-depth analysis and validation. Dive deep into this key area of political science and enhance your understanding of electoral systems.
Download or read book Mixed Member Electoral Systems written by Matthew Shugart and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2001-02-01 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mixed-member electoral systems may well be the electoral reform of the 21st century, much as proportional representation (PR) was in the 20th 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.
Download or read book Mixed Member Electoral Systems in Constitutional Context written by Nathan F. Batto and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2016-04-11 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An examination of the ways in which the introduction of mixed-member electoral systems affects the configuration of political parties
Download or read book Dual Member Proportional Representation written by Fouad Sabry and published by One Billion Knowledgeable. This book was released on 2024-09-11 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the groundbreaking system of Dual Member Proportional Representation (DMPR) in this comprehensive guide. "Dual Member Proportional Representation" offers critical insights into DMPR’s design, advantages, and democratic impact. This essential resource is ideal for professionals, students, and anyone seeking an advanced understanding of electoral systems. 1: Dual-member proportional representation - Introduces DMPR’s core principles and potential for improved representation. 2: Proportional representation - Discusses the broader context of proportional representation and how DMPR fits within it. 3: Additional member system - Compares the additional member system with DMPR. 4: Mixed-member proportional representation - Analyzes mixed-member proportional representation and its relationship to DMPR. 5: Electoral reform in New Zealand - Explores New Zealand's electoral reform efforts and their relevance to DMPR. 6: Parallel voting - Discusses parallel voting and compares it with DMPR. 7: Elections in Canada - Reviews Canadian electoral practices, positioning DMPR in Canadian politics. 8: 2005 British Columbia electoral reform referendum - Details the 2005 British Columbia referendum on electoral reform. 9: 2007 Ontario electoral reform referendum - Examines the outcomes of Ontario's 2007 electoral reform referendum. 10: 2005 Prince Edward Island electoral reform referendum - Discusses the 2005 Prince Edward Island referendum. 11: 2011 New Zealand voting system referendum - Analyzes New Zealand’s 2011 voting system referendum. 12: Electoral reform - Provides a global perspective on electoral reform movements and DMPR’s potential. 13: 2016 Prince Edward Island electoral reform referendum - Examines the 2016 referendum in Prince Edward Island. 14: Mixed electoral system - Explains the mixed electoral system and contrasts it with DMPR. 15: Italian electoral law of 2017 - Discusses Italy’s 2017 electoral law in relation to DMPR. 16: 2018 British Columbia electoral reform referendum - Reviews the 2018 British Columbia referendum and its lessons for DMPR. 17: Rural–urban proportional representation - Explores rural-urban proportional representation and its relevance to DMPR. 18: 2019 Prince Edward Island electoral reform referendum - Analyzes the 2019 Prince Edward Island referendum. 19: Mixed single vote - Discusses the mixed single vote system and compares it to DMPR. 20: Mixed ballot transferable vote - Provides insights into the mixed ballot transferable vote. 21: Mixed-member majoritarian representation - Concludes with an overview of mixed-member majoritarian representation and its relation to DMPR. This guide offers a wealth of knowledge, providing readers with a deep understanding of DMPR and its potential to reshape democratic systems worldwide.
Download or read book The Single member Plurality and Mixed member Proportional Electoral Systems written by James C. Anderson and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Proportional Representation 41 Success Secrets 41 Most Asked Questions on Proportional Representation What You Need to Know written by Sara Hodges and published by Emereo Publishing. This book was released on 2014-10-19 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Proportional Representation Guide Takes It One Step Further. There has never been a Proportional Representation Guide like this. It contains 41 answers, much more than you can imagine; comprehensive answers and extensive details and references, with insights that have never before been offered in print. Get the information you need--fast! This all-embracing guide offers a thorough view of key knowledge and detailed insight. This Guide introduces what you want to know about Proportional Representation. A quick look inside of some of the subjects covered: Semi-proportional representation - Non-partisan systems, Single non-transferable vote - Proportional representation, Mixed-member proportional representation, Proportional representation - Single transferable vote, Party-list proportional representation, Tactical voting - Party-list Proportional Representation, Proportional representation - Fairness, Mixed-member proportional representation - Current usage, Proportional representation - List of countries using proportional representation, Elections in Canada - 2007 Ontario mixed member proportional representation referendum, Proportional representation - District magnitude, Proportional representation - Party magnitude, Plurality voting system - Advantages compared to proportional representation, Proportional representation - Mixed or hybrid, Proportional representation - History, Proportional representation - News, Proportional representation - Journals, Open list - List of countries with open list proportional representation, Proportional representation - Link between constituent and representative, Mixed-member proportional representation - Collusion, Proportional representation - Others, Proportional representation - Election of minor parties, Proportional representation - Wider benefits to society, Proportional representation - Gerrymandering, and much more...
Download or read book Electoral System Design written by Andrew Reynolds and published by Stockholm : International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance. This book was released on 2005 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher Description
Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Electoral Systems written by Erik S. Herron and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018-03-15 with total page 1017 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Mixed Member Proportional Representation System and Minority Representation written by Tracy-Ann Johnson-Myers and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This dissertation examines the relationship between women and Māori descriptive and substantive representation in New Zealand’s House of Representatives as a result of the Mixed Member Proportional electoral system. The Mixed Member Proportional electoral system was adopted in New Zealand in 1996 to change the homogenous nature of the New Zealand legislative assembly. As a proportional representation system, MMP ensures that voters’ preferences are proportionally reflected in the party composition of Parliament. Since 1996, women and Māori (and other minority and underrepresented groups) have been experiencing significant increases in their numbers in parliament. Despite these increases, there remains the question of whether or not representatives who ‘stand for’ these two groups due to shared characteristics will subsequently ‘act for’ them through their political behaviour and attitudes. With more studies emerging on the effects of electoral reform on minority representation, this study is timely in examining the effects of the Mixed Member Proportional system on the representation of women and Māori in New Zealand. Descriptive representation is defined and analysed in the study as the number of women and Māori who occupies seats in New Zealand’s Parliament and Cabinet. Substantive representation on the other hand is more difficult to analyse and quantify, and so a multipronged approach was adopted to better assess the extent to which female and Māori MPs “act” on behalf of women and Māori once elected to parliament. These include discourse analysis on parliamentary speeches in areas that can be considered women’s issues or Māori issues, content analysis of Members’ Bills introduced by women and Māori MPs and interview research. The findings from the study suggest that female and Māori MPs do enter parliament with good intentions and some do “act” and “stand for” women and Māori. A deeper examination of parliamentary activities and Members’ Bills introduced by female and Māori MPs in New Zealand however, indicates that the link between their descriptive and substantive representation is not primarily because of the electoral system, but is due instead to the political climate within which they work. MPs not only have to work within the confines of their respective political parties, but their actions are also constrained by party rules and regulations."--Pages ii-iii.
Download or read book Electoral Systems and Political Context written by Robert G. Moser and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2012-09-28 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book highlights how new and established democracies differ from one another in the effects of their electoral rules.
Download or read book Women and Legislative Representation written by Manon Tremblay and published by Palgrave MacMillan. This book was released on 2008-04-09 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book studies the proportion of women in national parliaments. More precisely, it seeks to identify the factors that influence the percentage of female parliamentarians, paying particular attention to the electoral system. The author seeks to understand a profound political movement, that of the third wave of democratization of political systems, through the particular perspective of female representation in parliaments. Although several books have been published on women in politics, none have focused on electoral systems as an explanation for the proportion of women in national parliaments.
Download or read book Reflecting All of Us written by Robert Richie and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 1999-01-14 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lively dialogue on the power of electoral reform to strengthen our democratic institutions Scholars, critics, reformers, politicians, and activists have for years asked why Americans are so uninvolved in the political process. Minority underrepresentation, the marginalization of progressive voices, the exclusion of the poor-these and other serious problems appear everywhere, from the pages of national newspapers to MTV. Robert Richie and Steven Hill offer a powerful solution, one currently in practice in many parts of the world, including places in the U.S.: proportional representation. They demonstrate that unlike the winner-takes-all system, which always leaves the losers completely unrepresented, proportional representation gives all points of view a political voice; it works by giving citizens multiple votes or the right to vote for more than one candidate, or by giving political parties power according to percentages of votes received. Esteemed thinkers-Cynthia McKinney, John Ferejohn, E. Joshua Rosenkrantz, Gary W. Cox, Daniel Cantor, Ross Mirkarimi, Anthony Thig penn, and Pamela S. Karlan-respond in essays discussing the forms proportional representation could take to operate best in the U.S. Their contributions underscore the concept at the heart of this book: the more people invested in the political process, the more democratic-and reflective of all of us-our system becomes. NEW DEMOCRACY FORUM: A series of short paperback originals exploring creative solutions to our most urgent national concerns. The series editors (for Boston Review), Joshua Cohen and Joel Rogers, aim to foster politically engaged, intellectually honest, and morally serious debate about fundamental issues-both on and off the agenda of conventional politics.
Download or read book The Impact of Mixed member Proportional Representation in Scotland and Wales written by Thomas Lundberg and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Atlas of Electoral Gender Quotas written by and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Parliament the Mirror of the Nation written by Gregory Conti and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-04-25 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The notion of 'representative democracy' seems unquestionably familiar today, but how did the Victorians understand democracy, parliamentary representation, and diversity?
