Presidents and Assemblies

Constitutional Design and Electoral Dynamics

Autori

• Matthew Soberg Shugart
• John M. Carey

Parametri

• 332 pagine
• 12 ore di lettura

• Politica
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Studi post-laurea

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The book explores the critical role of institutional design in democratic politics, focusing on the comparison between parliamentary and presidential systems. It argues that parliamentary systems generally outperform presidential ones due to executive and assembly power dynamics. The authors present a typology of democratic regimes based on the separation of powers, including hybrid systems, and assess various methods for balancing power. They highlight the significance of electoral rules in shaping authority, party systems, political agendas, and cooperation between branches of government.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2004

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