Essays about: "Electoral Results"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 83 essays containing the words Electoral Results.

  1. 21. The First Past the Post System and its Effects on Democratic Representation in the British Parliament

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)

    Author : Victoria Ström; [2022]
    Keywords : Democratic representation; representative democracy; electoral systems; the First past the post system; the British parliament; the United Kingdom;

    Abstract : Democratic representation is crucial in a representative democracy. To elect representatives there are several different electoral systems. In the United Kingdom a majority system, the First past the post system, is used. READ MORE

  3. 22. Hidden behind the pandemic: A study on the effects of the COVID-19 restrictions on dissent

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

    Author : Cecilia Maria Borella; [2022]
    Keywords : State repression; COVID-19; Dissent; Philippines;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to address how COVID-19 restrictions affected dissent events in autocracies and electoral autocracies. To do so relies on the combination of the grievances and resource mobilization theories. READ MORE

  4. 23. Investigating the Security of End-to-End and Blockchain-based Electronic Voting Systems : A Comparative Literature Review

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Informationssystem

    Author : Malin Lindmark; Asima-Asja Salihovic; [2022]
    Keywords : E-voting; electronic voting; blockchain-based voting systems; End-to-End voting systems; e-voting security;

    Abstract : Digitalization has led to the development of electronic voting systems, which in turn influences electoral integrity. Since the fairness of elections plays such an important part for democracy, the security aspects that keep an election's integrity and fairness are of great importance and thus, is the objective of this research. READ MORE

  5. 24. "Do we care more when we think differently?" - On the relationship between Ideological Polarisation and Voter Turnout

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Gerrit Krönert; [2022]
    Keywords : Ideological polarisation; voter turnout; multiparty systems; Europe; electoral competition.; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Polarisation is a hotly discussed and eagerly researched topic these days. This research specifically examines the effects of one type of polarisation: Ideological Polarisation on voter turnout. READ MORE

  6. 25. From democratic success to democratic backsliding: A comparative case study of Poland’s democratic backsliding in contrast to Estonia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Andi Shamon; [2022]
    Keywords : Democratic backsliding; Poland; Estonia; Democracy; Eastern Europe; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Democratic backsliding is becoming a bigger trend around the globe. This study examines how democratic backsliding has transpired in two post-Soviet countries, Poland and Estonia. READ MORE