Elections as instruments of democracy: majoritarian and proportional visions
G. Bingham Powell • Yale University Press • ISBN-13 978‑0300080162
Elections as instruments of democracy: majoritarian and proportional visions
G. Bingham Powell • Yale University Press
ISBN-10: 0300080166 · ISBN-13: 978‑0300080162 · 2000
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G. Powell provides a rigorous analysis of the function of elections within contemporary democratic systems. By examining electoral processes across twenty established democracies, the author evaluates how institutional frameworks shape political representation and government accountability. This study serves as a foundational text for understanding the mechanics of democratic governance and the comparative performance of diverse voting systems.
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