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Election |
A process where people are given the opportunity to choose representatives who will form representative institutions and government |
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Majoritarian Representation |
A political system which tends to throw up a government that enjoys a majority within representative institutions and therefore is able to dominate party politics |
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Electoral Mandate |
Refers to the authority to govern granted to the winning party at an election by the voters. The mandate suggests that the government may implement the measures in its election manifesto. It also implies that the government has authority to use its judgement in dealing with unforeseen circumstances (the 'doctors mandate') |
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Proportional Representation |
Describes any electoral system that converts votes into seats in a broadly proportional way |
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Electoral Reform |
A process whereby the electoral system is changed or where there is a campaign for such a change |
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Party System |
Refers to the typical structure of parties within a political system. It describes the normal number of parties that compete effectively. Thus we may speak of two-, three-, or multi-party systems. It also refers to the typical party, make up of governments for example, single-party government, coalitions and so on |
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Strong Government |
A characteristic of political systems, such as the UK, where the executive branch of government is dominant. Government is able to dominate legislature and so is able to implement most of its policies without excessive obstruction |
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Stable Government |
A characteristic of a political system where governments tend to survive their full term and are unlikely to be removed from power between elections |
