In this paper we discuss the problems of modern representative democracy and we look at the selection of legislators by lot as a way to tame some of the drawbacks of that system. It is recalled at the beginning that resorting to sortition for the selection of public officers used to be a...
A voting method consists of (1) an input mechanism (the voting process) and (2) an aggregation rule (the evaluation process). We vary the input mechanism. In our behavioral experiment, we implement four input methods that differ in their scale s, the framing, and whether ranking is require...
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How is power transferred in a direct democracy? Explain what distinguishes a constitutional democracy from a direct democracy. In your answer, discuss the relevance of the concepts of the rule of law and natural rights. What are the main features of a representative democracy?
However, within the context of the contemporary world in which democracy prevails, majority rule is the norm many states follow. Why is this so; how can majority rule be defended and what are its limits? In order to provide an articulate and coherent answer, it is first necessary to lay ...
“The situation came up in 2022, in which they were told to look at a rule that would get around that. To me, it’s time for us to take a look at the rule and make sure, just as in every other area of VA life, that we’re actually doing what the law and the intent of ...
The American Civil Liberties Union and three Massachusetts residents sued the Trump administration Friday over a policy barring transgender people from being granted passports that match their gender identity. The new rule, based on a Trump executive order and implemented by the State Department, says...
(yes, really), but through a series of byzantine actions, the Senate swapped out that content and then sent the bill to the House. The House did something head-spinning; itdeemedthe debt legislation passed when the chamber voted on aruleregarding the permissible debate on three other ...
Hansal Mehta’s Favourite Indian Male Actors See the list Recently viewed Clear all How this month's "almost miraculous" Polish election might be a hopeful sign for democracy everywhere: Maciej Kisilowski on the promise and peril of representative democracy in a post authoritarian Poland...
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