Electoral Systems
The Electoral Systems topic area focuses on the design, mechanisms, and effects of different electoral systems on national, local and supranational levels.
It identifies, describes and classifies 12 distinct electoral systems and discusses their relationship with the larger institutional framework as well as their impact on administrative issues and it highlights in particular issues relating to the process of electoral system change.
In addition, direct democracy provisions and practices are also covered within this topic area.
For more introductory information on the subject matter, please see the overview, guiding principles and context of electoral systems chapters.
