Electoral systems

Tomas Lebeda, Jakub Šedo, Roman Chytilek, Dalibor Čaloud

The book gives a broad overview of the issue of electoral systems. It deals with theoretical issues (classification of electoral systems, history of their examination, quantitative research techniques, issues of electoral engineering and electoral reforms) as well as analyses individual subtypes of electoral systems (majority, semi-proportional, prsupport, mixed). On concrete examples, the text demonstrates the mechanics of the functioning of individual electoral systems and their effects in view of the democratic environment of the countries concerned. Particular attention has been paid to the development of electoral legislation in the Czech lands since 1848. The book also includes a detailed encyclopedic overview of electoral systems to the lower houses of various countries of the world.
555 Kč