Electoral Systems: Key Elements and Impact
The main elements of an electoral system are:
- The size of the assembly (the number of seats). Its incidence is relativized by the magnitude of the districts in which those seats are distributed among parties.
- Constituency Size (number of seats to be allocated within it). The precinct is the basic unit on which the operation proceeds to transform votes into seats. It is the element of the electoral system that has a greater impact on proportionality, conditioning it to a greater extent than other elements
Understanding the Electoral Process: Voting Explained
ITEM 8: The Vote The vote is the central moment of any electoral process. The electoral legislature establishes a range of security measures and precautions for use by each party to avoid mistakes or electoral fraud. If fraud occurs, the LOREG has established mechanisms to address the situation, and the results reflect the will of the electorate.
In Art. 23 EC, the vote is seen as a right for which nobody is obliged to vote; the elector may choose to vote or abstain. Among the votes cast, we can
Read MoreUnderstanding Political Power: Key Concepts & Definitions
Understanding Political Power: Key Concepts
Political Power: Authority common to all individuals of society, able to solve problems such as the collective distribution of economic resources, conflicts between social groups, or community defense.
Forms of Political Organization
State: A form of organization that exercises its power over a group of people living in a well-defined territory.
Territory: The physical basis of a state, bounded by state borders.
Border: An imaginary line that limits the territory
Read MoreUnderstanding Key Political Terms and Concepts
Key Political Terms and Concepts
Basic Definitions
ACR: A law made by legislators.
Absentee: A voter who doesn’t vote.
Amendment: A change made to an original document.
Appeal: A request for support.
Appoint: To choose somebody for a position.
Bait: To try to make someone angry by using criticism and insults.
Cabinet: A small group of the most important people in a government.
Checks and Balances: A system in which the different parts of the government have powers that affect and control the other parts
Understanding the State and its Democratic Forms
The State and Its Elements
The State is the set of institutions created to organize the life and activities of people living in the same territory. These people are governed by the same laws under the same power. It comprises:
- The Territory: The State’s territory is usually well-delimited by borders, separating it from other states and territories.
- The Population: The people living within the territory of a state are subject to its laws. They have a series of rights and obligations that affect all
CCAA Governance and Administration in Spain
Administration of the Scan. Governance II on CCAA
1. The President of the CCAA
A. Choice
Similar to the Prime Minister, the President is elected by the Legislature and then appoints the other members of the Governing Council. However, there are some peculiarities:
- The President is elected by the Assembly from among its members, so that parliamentary candidates are autonomous.
- The nomination is not made by the Head of State, but by the Chairman of the Legislature, in consultation with the spokespersons