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Spartan Daily, November 24, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Nov 2015

Spartan Daily, November 24, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 145, Issue 37


Spartan Daily, November 5, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Nov 2015

Spartan Daily, November 5, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 145, Issue 32


Majority Rule: A Dysfunctional Polity Consensus: An Inclusive Democracy, Peter Emerson Nov 2015

Majority Rule: A Dysfunctional Polity Consensus: An Inclusive Democracy, Peter Emerson

International Dialogue

Numerous electoral systems have been devised over the years but, in decision-making, many forums still rely on the same procedure that was used in ancient Greece: majority voting. Hence, majority rule. In many plural multi-ethnic and/or multi-religious societies, the effects have often been negative. This article considers voting procedures in three inter-related contexts: decision-making, elections, and governance. With regard to conflicts in Northern Ireland, the Balkans, and Ukraine, it shows, both in decision-making and in elections, how simplistic win-or-lose ballots have exacerbated tensions. And it then suggests a more inclusive polity in which win-win voting systems might help to alleviate …


Deliberative Democracy: Issues And Cases, Clodagh Harris Nov 2015

Deliberative Democracy: Issues And Cases, Clodagh Harris

International Dialogue

Deliberative democracy, a theory of political legitimacy, argues citizens should be given a more central role in political processes, contending that collective decisions are legitimate to the extent that those subject to them have the right, opportunity and capacity to contribute to deliberations on them. It has been at the forefront of political theory in recent decades and has evolved theoretically, empirically and in praxis overtime.


Spartan Daily, September 24, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Sep 2015

Spartan Daily, September 24, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 145, Issue 14


Spartan Daily, April 14, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Apr 2015

Spartan Daily, April 14, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 144, Issue 29


Spartan Daily, February 24, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Feb 2015

Spartan Daily, February 24, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 144, Issue 13