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International Relations
Industrial Societies
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Political Studies
Undergraduate 3
12/16/2008

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power-sharing. liphart
Definition
denotes participation of representatives of communal groups in political decision making. liphart
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group autonomy. liphart
Definition
means these groups have authority to run their own internal affairs. liphart
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proportionality of seats to votes. horrowitz
Definition
proportional represntation. horrowitz
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accountibility to constituents. horrowitz
Definition
limit central party power and choose more responsive candidates. horrowitz
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durable government. horrowitz
Definition
diverse opinions are represented within parties. horrowitz
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Victory of condorcet winner. horrowitz
Definition
candidate who recieves majority of vote, wins. horrowitz
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interethnic and interreligious conciliation
Definition
electoral systems that produce proportional results or accountability. horrowitz
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minority office holding. horrowitz
Definition
making sure groups are proportionally represented
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first past the post
Definition
makes formation of government easier
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list system
Definition
facilitates representations of social cleavages
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PRESIDENTIALISM
Definition
dual democratic legitamacy (executive, legislative)
executive role: head of state
authority: constitution
removal: impeachment
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PARLIAMENTARISM
Definition
single, democratic legitmacy felxible
executive role: prime minister
legislature/coalition < party interest
early elections replace leaders
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majoritarian
Definition
50% plus 1
two candidates one gets 50+1
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plurality
Definition
most votes win, winner takes all.
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Proportional Representation
Definition
% of votes = % of representation
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elected officials. dahl
Definition
control over government decisions is vested in officials elected by citizens
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free, fair, and frequent elections. dahl
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officials are chosen in frequent and fair elections
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freedom of expression. dahl
Definition
citizens have a right to express themselves without danger
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access to alternative information
Definition
experts, news, magazines and books not controlled by gov't
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associational autonomy
Definition
citizens have the right to form independent organizations
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inclusive citizenshup
Definition
no adult permanently living in the country can be denied the right
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