Varieties of democracy - Majoritarian democracy

3 important questions on Varieties of democracy - Majoritarian democracy

Which delegation model does a majoritarian democracy follow?

  • Delegate vision on representation
    • Elected officials act as direct agents of the majority's will.
    • Power is concentrated in the hands of majority

What is the disadvantage for minorities in majoritarian democracies?

Power = concentrated in majority
  • So minority representation =/= guaranteed, they can be marginalized as the focus remains on majority rule.

How do we call it in majoritarian electoral systems when the president and the legislative chamber are from a different political colour? How do we call this and to which system are we evolving then?

  • Cohabitation
  • Negotiation between president and parliament are required
  • Governing is made difficult
    • Consensusdemocracy

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