The Large Prefer the Large and the Small Prefer the Small: Towards a New Account of the Relationship between Party System and Electoral Rules (original) (raw)
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Electoral reforms in democratic regimes are often infrequent due to the lack of incentive for ruling politicians to alter successful systems. However, historical precedents suggest that reforms have occurred both in established and new democracies, often driven by the need for political survival amid changing party dynamics. This study explores the relationship between party systems and electoral rules, positing that larger parties tend to prefer maintaining existing rules that benefit them, while smaller parties advocate for reforms that allow fairer competition. The interaction of disproportionality, values, and political opportunity further complicates the landscape of electoral reform.
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