2008 Election

Paper Summary:

In this study, the writer proposes that a mixed-electoral system is the best electoral structure for the United States considering the high levels of inequality in the present system. Furthermore, the writer proposes that it should adopt a PR list tier next to a majoritarian nominal tier. Further, the writer suggests that the United States choose the "connection" model between nominal and list tiers. Lastly, the writer proposes that the United States should employ a closed-list for selecting candidates who run for elections.

Outline:
Introduction
Mixed Electoral Systems
The Proposed Electoral System for United States

From the Paper:

"For this study, we define mixed electoral systems as a division of the wider class of multiple-tier systems of voting. An electoral system utilizes multiple-tiers if seats have been assigned in two, or may be more, overlying sets of regions, in such a way that every voter is allowed to cast at least one vote (or more than one vote) that are utilized to assign seats in more than simply one tier. Models comprise the Belgian system of comparatively minute multi-seat regions, wherein votes are moved into upper tiers founded on districts to guarantee a strong estimation to PR. Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Austria, and Greece are amid the PR structures that utilize two or three tiers of allotment, which typically create the system a lot more proportional than those systems where only one tier is used."

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