Electoral systems experimentation in the new Eastern Europe: the single transferable vote and the additional member system in Estonia and Hungary.: An article from: East European Quarterly

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From the supplier: Two electoral experiments in Eastern Europe, particularly in Estonia and Hungary, both have short- and long-term political consequences. The Additional Member system in Hungary strongly reduces the number of parties in parliament, tends to benefit parties with strong local organizations and responds effectively to forces that disrupt political systems. However, it promotes weak ties between the representative and their constituents. Estonia's Single Transferable Vote system is touted as a good alternative to majority systems, due to proportionality of representatives and fairness. Its seats in legislative bodies also approximate the distribution of popular votes.

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Title: Electoral systems experimentation in the new Eastern Europe: the single transferable vote and the additional member system in Estonia and Hungary.
Author: John T. Ishiyama
Publication:East European Quarterly (Refereed)
Date: December 22, 1995
Publisher: East European Quarterly
Volume: v29 Issue: n4 Page: p487(21)

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