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Voting Power in Federal Systems: Spain as a Case Study

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 October 2007

Mark Rush
Mark Rush
Affiliation:
Washington and Lee University
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Spain occupies a prominent position in the teaching of comparative politics. It is a paradigmatic example of a successful transition to and consolidation of democracy, as well as an intriguing study in constitutional development, federalism, and a host of other topics. I have found that it is particularly useful when discussing electoral systems and representation.

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PS: Political Science & Politics , Volume 40 , Issue 4 , October 2007 , pp. 715 - 720
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© 2007 The American Political Science Association

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