Election systems and gerrymandering worldwide

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This book explores the similarities and differences among national election systems around the globe and sheds light on how election systems are susceptible to gerrymandering, which is the process by which an incumbent or a political party attempts to manipulate the boundaries of electoral districts for their own advantage. Presenting research showing that some of the worst electoral-system manipulation occurs in the oldest established democracies, the book explores how nations have modified th…

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Full title :Election systems and gerrymandering worldwide / Steve Bickerstaff.

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Publication Date:©2020

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Publisher(s):Springer
Place of Publication:Cham
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2020

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Description:1 online resource (xviii, 252 pages) : : illustrations

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9783030308377, 3030308375
oclc:on1157086583
LC Classification:JF1001
Dewey Decimal:328.3/3455

Preface -- The Many Disguises of Gerrymandering -- The Worlds Use of Electoral Districts -- Unequal Voting Power -- Equality in Voters or Persons -- The Upper Chamber of a Bicameral Legislature -- Proportional Representation and Electing Nationwide -- Gerrymandering by Untimely or Malapportioned Redistricting or Reallocation of Seats -- Gerrymandering within Fixed Electoral Districts -- Mixed Election Systems Combining Single-Member Electoral Districts with Proportional Representation Elections -- Protecting Access by Minorities and Women to the Political Process.-Criteria for Determining District Boundaries -- The Institution Responsible for Redistricting or Reallocating Seats in the National Legislature -- The Role of Courts -- Conclusion.