Electoral systems in divided societies the Fiji constitution review

In 1987, Fiji had its first change of government since the country became independent in 1970. ... A new Constitution was drawn up to replace the one adopted at Independence in 1970. ... The 1990 Constitution contained provisions for its own review within seven years (Section 161). The Review was ev...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lal, Brij V.
Other Authors: Larmour, Peter
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Canberra, ACT ANU E Press [2012]©2012, 2012
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Collection: JSTOR Open Access Books - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Encouraging electoral accommodation in divided societies / Donald L. Horowitz
  • 2. Fiji Constitution Review Commission recommendations for a new electoral system for Fiji / Brij V. Lal
  • 3. Constitutional engineering and the alternative vote in Fiji: an assessment / Ben Reilly
  • 4. Fiji's proposed new voting system: a critique with counter-proposals / D.G. Arms
  • 5. Party cooperation and the electoral system in Mauritius / Raj Mathur
  • 6. The recommendations on the electoral system: the contribution of the Fiji Constitution Review / Yash Ghai
  • Includes bibliographical references