SOCI 211 Quiz: Superpresidentialism

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Context collapse of ussr >rise of pseudo parties in most of the states (vs. others where relatively stable patterns of partisan competition emerged) shifting coalitions of individuals incapable of performing basic functions of parties. The president controls most of the powers (no impeachment possible) pb: only applied to case studies (no comparative perspective) need to select cases that vary in terms of superpresidentialism but where variations in electoral system are controlled. Article: development of political parties in 4 cases. Address the question of whether superpresidentialism explains varying levels of party development (vs other institutional factors) Electoral system has a more important/direct effect use of single-member districts (russia, ukraine) acts as impediment optimistic view concerning development of political parties arguments. Remington&smith: in russia, parties have already shaped procedures/structures/policies. Brown: local party organization is much more built up than pessimists content. Party politics became important feature of local politics. Conclusion: different pattern of development of political parties (compared to the western world)

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