The transition to democracy for a new country has it’s foundations in what system it uses, and how well it uses it. This means that for countries such as Livonia, picking the correct system is critical in stabilizing and maintaining democracy as well as transitioning to a market economy. One must be objective and clear when it comes to reviewing which of the two options is best for Livonia.
The criteria in which I will be evaluating both systems are as follows. Stability, as defined by how often the government is prone to change internally, and how prone the government is to collapse. Flexibility, defined by how well the government can adapt to change. Efficiency, the duration in which it takes for meaningful legislation to be passed and …show more content…
In Option 1, if “the parliament issue a vote of no confidence, there must be a new government voted into office within 75 days. Should a new government fail to be confirmed within 75 days, a new parliamentary election must automatically be held.” (Tucker-Prompt) Meaning, if a vote of no confidence were to be successful, the people of Livonia could see insecurity for up to 75 days, whereas in Option 2, there “must be a “constructive vote of no confidence”, with a new government simultaneously proposed to replace the old government.” (Tucker-Prompt) This shows more stability in government, since in both cases the current government could disband, but in Option 2 another is simultaneously created. Overall, Option 1 is better suited for an emerging democracy because it poses less risk in elections, which are necessary in the creation of the …show more content…
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Robert Elgie Professor, Head Professor (2005) From Linz to Tsebelis: three waves of presidential/parliamentary studies?, Democratization, 12:1, 106-122, DOI: 10.1080/1351034042000317989
Shepsle, Kenneth A., and Mark S. Bonchek. Analyzing Politics: Rationality, Behavior, and Institutions. New York: W.W. Norton, 1997. Print.
Tucker, Joshua. "2016 POL Paper Assignment." (n.d.): n. pag. Print.
Tucker, Joshua. "POL 500 Units 4-8." POL 500. 18 West Fourth Street, New York. 10 Dec. 2016. Lecture.
Vote, Fair. "FairVote - More on Proportional Voting." FairVote - More on Proportional Voting. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Dec. 2016.
WikiMedia Foundation. "Parliamentary System." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 11 Dec.
The criteria in which I will be evaluating both systems are as follows. Stability, as defined by how often the government is prone to change internally, and how prone the government is to collapse. Flexibility, defined by how well the government can adapt to change. Efficiency, the duration in which it takes for meaningful legislation to be passed and …show more content…
In Option 1, if “the parliament issue a vote of no confidence, there must be a new government voted into office within 75 days. Should a new government fail to be confirmed within 75 days, a new parliamentary election must automatically be held.” (Tucker-Prompt) Meaning, if a vote of no confidence were to be successful, the people of Livonia could see insecurity for up to 75 days, whereas in Option 2, there “must be a “constructive vote of no confidence”, with a new government simultaneously proposed to replace the old government.” (Tucker-Prompt) This shows more stability in government, since in both cases the current government could disband, but in Option 2 another is simultaneously created. Overall, Option 1 is better suited for an emerging democracy because it poses less risk in elections, which are necessary in the creation of the …show more content…
"Electoral Systems —." Electoral Systems —. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Dec. 2016.
Rao, Aryan. "FPTP vs. PR Electoral System." Apna Bhaarat. N.p., 07 Jan. 2013. Web. 11 Dec. 2016.
Robert Elgie Professor, Head Professor (2005) From Linz to Tsebelis: three waves of presidential/parliamentary studies?, Democratization, 12:1, 106-122, DOI: 10.1080/1351034042000317989
Shepsle, Kenneth A., and Mark S. Bonchek. Analyzing Politics: Rationality, Behavior, and Institutions. New York: W.W. Norton, 1997. Print.
Tucker, Joshua. "2016 POL Paper Assignment." (n.d.): n. pag. Print.
Tucker, Joshua. "POL 500 Units 4-8." POL 500. 18 West Fourth Street, New York. 10 Dec. 2016. Lecture.
Vote, Fair. "FairVote - More on Proportional Voting." FairVote - More on Proportional Voting. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Dec. 2016.
WikiMedia Foundation. "Parliamentary System." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 11 Dec.