This thesis analyses the extent to which particular electoral system features and
rules affect the opportunities for, and proportionality of, the representation of
certain far right and regionalist at various sub-national levels in key European
Community member states.
The thesis employs data provided in a unique data base at the University of
Plymouth. This data includes a wealth of information concerning shares of the
votes and shares of the seats for as many identifiable parties as possible in a range
of sub-national elections in the post World War Two period and measures the
proportionality of elections using three indices of proportionality.
Various authors have previously attempted to identify which electoral features are
primarily the cause of disproportionalty at the national electoral level. Within
this thesis we will test their claims at various sub-national levels in several west
European states. We will also assess the impact of these electoral features upon the
representation opportunities of certain far right and regionalist parties, as we
have examples of these parties being both 'small' and 'large' at the sub-national
level.
Date of Award | 1996 |
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Original language | English |
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SUB-NATIONAL ELECTORAL SYSTEMS AND MINORITY PARTIES IN THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY
HARRISON, L. S. (Author). 1996
Student thesis: PhD