Multiparty systems usually have a high level of engagement. The interest groups they represent are varied and can even be factionalized. Just like the Nazis, who thrived in a highly factionalized multiparty democracy. […]
Multiparty systems exist in countries where people vote for political parties rather than individual candidates. Two-party systems emerge in countries which have a single, strong leadership, often a president. […]
Partisanship can often seem to be a flaw in a political system. However, its presence ensures a coherence in ideology, political views and representation of varied interests. […]
Political parties in dysfunctional states often rule by the gun. They often have the backing of security forces. That is why they end up building infrastructure at times when the system seems to be headed toward complete collapse. In this sense, they often step in and perform almost like the government normally would. […]
Though not very widely used, the ranked choice voting system has many advantages. It not only does away with the spoiler effect, it also produces moderate candidates, and punishes divisive ones. […]
The first-past-the-post and the runoff voting systems are the most popular ones around the world. Both systems have their own advantages and drawbacks. However, unlike first-past-the-post, the runoff system is truly majoritarian. […]
Though it seems an easy process to determine the winner of an election, a lot depends on how the votes are counted. The voting process is not as simple as it appears. […]
Decisions about solving a collective action problem are inevitable features of modern society. However, there are times when the collective action problems are likely to solve themselves. […]
Collective action problems emerge from situations where society could benefit if people contributed to a common cause, but where people don’t do so. […]
Neither inventions/innovations nor entrepreneurship would be possible without trying new ideas, and new ideas would not come true without taking any risks. That’s when government steps in. […]
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