In this case the executive head will still be the governor, and Zoombini will be free to exercise the full range of powers that a state possess. The reason the people should choose the executive head of the state is so that the people can accurately reflect on who they would want to represent them. In a democracy, typically the whole population would decide who they would like to represent them as a whole. Powers in which the executive leader should have be to veto any bill the upper house of the bicameral legislature tries to pass for the state if it does not best suit the general population as a whole. The executive leader shall not act with initiative without the support of legislation. To enjoy a functioning democracy, the powers of the executive shall be limited for the best interest of the people. Though, it is believed that the executive powers shall increase in the time of an emergency, this should only happen with the support of the upper and lower houses. This will be referred to as the “emergency powers.” These powers are only limited to state matters. In relation to other successful democracies like Mexico and South Korea, the executive leader powers will decrease as we move to greater democracies …show more content…
We can leave the district line the same based off of population because the number of seats will be determined by mixed-member proportional representation. The mixed-member proportional representation will be better than winner takes all because in winner takes all, the winner still only represent the minority of the regions. With mixed-member proportional representation you get rid of the minority rule and the spoiler affect. To effectively vote for representatives in the lower house of the legislature citizen can alternatively utilize approval voting, where the region states all the candidates they support. The people are also best suited for this type of election system, because it will accurately support and represent Zoombini and its diversity. With The island of Zoombini population being divided into three regions, this also allows for proportional representation from each region so an effective democracy can be ran. The effect the election system will have on the government may eliminate gerrymandering. It will also help, grow and support smaller parties citizen may agree with, without worrying they will put someone they do not like into office.
The Island of Zoombini should utilize a federal system. There is a tendency toward federalism in modern democracies. There are many pros that come with utilizing a federal system