Essays about: "Voting"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 339 essays containing the word Voting.

  1. 1. The Demographic Objection and the Limits of Competence

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för filosofi, lingvistik och vetenskapsteori

    Author : Samuel Granholm; [2024-02-23]
    Keywords : Practical philosophy;

    Abstract : Epistocrats argue that political power should be distributed according to competence. Under universal suffrage the electorate at any given election will be comprised of both competent and incompetent voters due to varying degrees of knowledge and rationality within the polity. READ MORE

  3. 2. Weaponizing Ambiguity : How do nationalist political attitudes in pre-election periods influence anti-immigrant voting  in the MENA region?

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Cécile Landiech; [2024]
    Keywords : nationalism; anti-immigration; Middle East; North Africa; Kais Saied; Recep Tayyip Erdogan;

    Abstract : This research paper explores the effect of nationalist attitudes on anti-immigrant voting, focusing on the securitisation of migrants and its influence on anti-immigrant sentiments as a causal mechanism. Previous research indicates a correlation between shock events such as a vast influx of migrants and the perception of competition as precursors to anti-immigrant voting. READ MORE

  4. 3. A Hidden Voting Gap? : How the Interaction Between Income and Depression Affects Voting

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Klara Danielsson; [2024]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Depression has only in recent years been explored within political science, despite its deeply political causes and consequences. Previous research has found significantly lower political participation among people with depression and has especially focused on its negative effect on voting. READ MORE

  5. 4. Gender Discrimination Law Within the European Union and its Application in One of its Member States Sweden: a comparative case study.

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Mathias Olsson; [2024]
    Keywords : gender; gender discrimination; EU law; gender discrimination law;

    Abstract : In the thesis the aim was to compare the EU legal system with the Swedish national legal system with specific focus on gender discrimination law. Findings showed Sweden applied discrimination law in accordance with EU directives but went further than what the Gender Recast Directive, and the EU law itself, required of it. READ MORE

  6. 5. Blockchain-based e-voting system without digital ID: A Proof-of-Concept

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för matematik och datavetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Leonard Schick; [2024]
    Keywords : Computer science; Cryptography; Crypto; Blockchain; Distributed systems; e-voting; electronic voting; Ethereum; Hyperledger; Hyperledger besu; Decentralization; Datavetenskap; Kryptografi; Blockkedja; Distribuerade system; e-röstning; Elektronisk röstning; Blinda signaturer; Ethereum; Hyperledger Besu; Decentralisering;

    Abstract : Electronic voting systems have the potential to offer a cost effective, secure and transparent way of communicating with the citizens, increasing trust and participation. However creating a secure open source electronic voting system providing confidentiality and transparency with sufficient performance has long been a challenge. READ MORE