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1. Ideological Linkage between Districts of Mixed Electoral Systems.

Author

Shikano, Susumu

Subjects
*ELECTIONS, *POLITICAL campaigns, *PRACTICAL politics, *IDEOLOGY
Abstract

The paper examines the reinforcing effect of mixed electoral systems on the linkage between electoral districts. The paper analyzes the linkage from the view of ideological constellation using survey data from Germany, New Zealand, and Japan. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2005

2. Electoral Change in Japan and New Zealand: A Breakdown of the Similarities and Differences of the Switch to a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) System.

Author

Sanborn IV, Howard

Subjects
*POLITICAL customs & rites, *CULTURE conflict, *ETHNIC relations
Abstract

This paper investigates the similarities and differences of the change to an MMP system in Japan and New Zealand and illustrates which effects are specific to MMP and which are related to pre-existing customs and institutions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2005