comparative majority system
31schools system — The 1944 Education Act in England and Wales enshrined the principle of balanced responsibilities for the structure and content of education. One of the corollaries of the system of checks and balances was individuals’ perception that power… …
32political party — Group of persons organized to acquire and exercise political power. Formal political parties originated in their modern form in Europe and the U.S. in the 19th century. Whereas mass based parties appeal for support to the whole electorate, cadre… …
33election — /i lek sheuhn/, n. 1. the selection of a person or persons for office by vote. 2. a public vote upon a proposition submitted. 3. the act of electing. 4. Theol. the choice by God of individuals, as for a particular work or for favor or salvation.… …
34Slovenia — /sloh vee nee euh, veen yeuh/, n. a republic in SE Europe: formerly part of Yugoslavia. 1,945,998; 7819 sq. mi. (20,250 sq. km). Cap.: Ljubljana. * * * Slovenia Introduction Slovenia Background: The Slovene lands were part of the Holy Roman… …
35Estonia — /e stoh nee euh, e stohn yeuh/, n. a republic in N Europe, on the Baltic, S of the Gulf of Finland: an independent republic 1918 40; annexed by the Soviet Union 1940; regained independence 1991. 1,444,721; 17,413 sq. mi. (45,100 sq. km). Cap.:… …
36Supermajority — Part of the Politics series Politics List of political topics Politics by country …
37Duverger's law — In political science, Duverger s law is a principle which asserts that a plurality rule election system tends to favor a two party system. This is one of two hypotheses proposed by Duverger, the second stating that “the double ballot majority… …
38Government of Niger — Niger This article is part of the series: Politics and government of Niger Constitution President …
39Constitution of Niger — Niger This article is part of the series: Politics and government of Niger Constitution President …
40Monaco — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Monaco <p></p> Background: <p></p> The Genoese built a fortress on the site of present day Monaco in 1215. The current ruling Grimaldi family first seized temporary… …
