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Ako (de)stabilizovať preferenčné hlasovanie
How to (De)stabilize Preferential Voting

Author(s): Peter Spáč
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences
Published by: Masarykova univerzita nakladatelství
Keywords: Candidates; Constituencies; Czech Republic; Elections; Electoral systems; Electorate; Preferential voting; Slovak Republic

Summary/Abstract: This paper deals with the topic of preferential voting in Slovak parliamentary elections by means of a comparison with the model applied in the Czech Republic. The aim of the article is to point out the main features and weaknesses of the Slovak model. It shows that the low effectiveness of the Slovak system lies in the existence of a nationwide electoral district composed of 150 seats. In the end the author suggests possible solutions to this problem, including a way for lower ranked candidates to use the weak point of the current system for their own benefit.

  • Issue Year: XIII/2011
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 325-353
  • Page Count: 29
  • Language: Czech