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Electoral Systems and Public Policy Outcomes

This dataset contains information on various countries and their electoral systems, along with details on their type of government, public policy outcomes, the year the system was established, and additional notes. It provides insights into how electoral systems influence governance and policy across different countries.

  1. Country: The name of the country being described.
  2. Electoral System: The voting system used to elect representatives in the country.
  3. Type of Government: The form of government that the country operates under.
  4. Public Policy Outcome: The general outcomes of public policies established in the country.
  5. Year Established: The year the electoral system was established or adopted.
  6. Notes: Additional information or context regarding the country's political system or electoral framework.

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Sample Data

Country Electoral System Type of Government Public Policy Outcome Year Established Notes
United States First-Past-The-Post Federal Republic Diverse policy outcomes, healthcare disparities 1788 Majoritarian system favors two-party system.
Germany Mixed-Member Proportional Federal Republic Strong social welfare policies 1949 Combines proportional representation and first-past-the-post.
India First-Past-The-Post Federal Republic Varied policy outcomes, significant regional disparities 1950 Largest democracy, diverse political landscape.
Sweden Proportional Representation Parliamentary Democracy Strong welfare state, gender equality 1809 Highly proportional, multi-party system.
Canada First-Past-The-Post Federal Parliamentary Democracy Regional disparities in policy 1867 Two-party dominance with regional parties.
Brazil Proportional Representation Federal Republic Social policies, environmental laws 1988 Strong regional influences on policy.
France Two-Round System Semi-Presidential Republic Various policy outcomes, focus on economic reforms 1958 Major political shifts with each election.
Australia Preferential Voting Federal Parliamentary Democracy Progressive social policies, environmental action 1901 Strong emphasis on voter choice.
South Africa Mixed-Member Proportional Parliamentary Republic Focus on racial equality, social reforms 1994 Post-apartheid policies are transformative.
Japan Parallel Voting Parliamentary Government Economic policies, aging population issues 1947 Coalition government affects policy outcomes.
Argentina Mixed-Member Proportional Federal Republic Social welfare policies, economic challenges 1852 Voter volatility affects stability.
Mexico Mixed-Member Proportional Federal Republic Security and economic reforms 1917 Policy decision impacted by drug violence.
New Zealand Mixed-Member Proportional Parliamentary Democracy Progressive social policies, environmental initiatives 1996 Voter choice significantly influences policies.
Russia Proportional Representation Federal Semi-Presidential Republic Authoritarian policies, centralized control 1993 Elections often non-competitive.
Italy Proportional Representation Parliamentary Republic Frequent government changes, diverse policies 1946 Coalition government leads to policy fragmentation.
Spain Proportional Representation Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy Regional autonomy, economic policies 1978 Strong regional parties affect national policy.
Netherlands Proportional Representation Parliamentary Democracy Strong social policies, progressive laws 1848 High party representation leads to coalition governments.
Singapore First-Past-The-Post Unitary Parliamentary Republic Authoritarian, but strong economic growth 1959 Dominant party shapes policy decisions.
Norway Proportional Representation Parliamentary Democracy Strong welfare policies, gender equality 1814 Emphasis on social democratic values.
Finland Proportional Representation Parliamentary Republic Strong social welfare system, education 1906 National consensus influences policy.
Switzerland Mixed Electoral System Federal Republic Direct democracy, strong local governance 1848 Frequent referendums shape public policy.
Chile Proportional Representation Presidential Republic Economic reforms, social inequality issues 1980 Recent shifts due to social movements.
India First-Past-The-Post Federal Republic Diverse and fragmented policy outcomes 1950 Large electorate leads to varied public policies.
Israel Proportional Representation Parliamentary Democracy Social and security policies, conflict-oriented 1948 Coalitions bring unique policy frameworks.
Malaysia First-Past-The-Post Federal Constitutional Monarchy Ethnic policies, economic development disparities 1957 Multi-ethnic context affects policies.
Philippines First-Past-The-Post Unitary Presidential Republic Political dynasties influence governance 1987 Electoral system affects public accountability.
Egypt Mixed Electoral System Presidential Republic Governance affected by political instability 2014 Political changes impact policy outcomes.
Turkey Majoritarian and Proportional Presidential Republic Controversial policies, strong centralization 2017 Erosion of democracy impacts governance.
South Korea Mixed-Member Proportional Presidential Republic Technological advances, social policies 1948 Young electorate influences progressive policies.
Ireland Single Transferable Vote Parliamentary Democracy Social issues, housing crisis 1922 Unique voting system promotes diversity.
Bangladesh First-Past-The-Post Parliamentary Democracy Corruption issues in policy making 1991 Partisan influence leads to policy volatility.
Ukraine Mixed Electoral System Parliamentary Republic Political corruption, economic reforms 1991 Conflicted governance impacts public policy.
Vietnam Single-Party System Socialist Republic State-controlled economic policies 1976 Limited political pluralism influences public welfare.
Colombia Mixed-Member Proportional Presidential Republic Security and peace policy reforms 1991 Ongoing conflict influences governance.
Niger Two-Round System Presidential Republic Infrastructural policies amidst instability 2010 Political transitions affect development policies.
Mali Two-Round System Semi-Presidential Republic Security policies amidst conflict 1992 Instability affects governance.
Zambia First-Past-The-Post Presidential Republic Economic policies influenced by external factors 1991 Electoral system fosters party loyalty.
Kenya Mixed Electoral System Presidential Republic Ethnic policies, governance challenges 2010 Ethnic divisions impact policy making.
Angola Proportional Representation Presidential Republic State control over resources 2010 Authoritarian rule influences social policies.
Zambia First-Past-The-Post Presidential Republic Economic policies influenced by external factors 1991 Electoral system fosters party loyalty.
South Africa Mixed-Member Proportional Parliamentary Republic Focus on racial equality and social reforms 1994 Post-apartheid policies are transformative.
Belgium Proportional Representation Federal Constitutional Monarchy Complex governance, diverse policies 1831 Coalition governments reflect linguistic divisions.
Denmark Proportional Representation Parliamentary Democracy Strong welfare policies, environmental focus 1849 Consensus-driven politics support broad welfare.
Austria Proportional Representation Federal Republic Cooperation in policy, welfare state 1920 Coalition dynamics shape governance.
Portugal Proportional Representation Parliamentary Republic Social welfare, economic reforms influenced by EU 1976 Political stability enhances economic policy.
Ghana Mixed-Member Proportional Presidential Republic Democratic governance, economic challenges 1992 Increasing participation shapes policies.
Republic of Congo Proportional Representation Presidential Republic Conflict resolution efforts in policy decisions 1992 Political instability hampers effective governance.
Lithuania Proportional Representation Parliamentary Republic Social policies, EU alignment 1990 Policy continuity influenced by EU membership.
Latvia Proportional Representation Parliamentary Republic Public administration reforms, social issues 1990 Decentralization affects local governance.
Eswatini First-Past-The-Post Absolute Monarchy Limited political inclusivity, policy imbalances 1973 Monarch influences all policy decisions.
Jamaica First-Past-The-Post Parliamentary Democracy Social issues, economic stability 1962 Two-party system influences policy directions.
Taiwan Mixed-Member Proportional Semi-Presidential Republic Focus on democracy, civil rights 1996 Democratic reforms influence public policy.
Vanuatu Proportional Representation Parliamentary Democracy Fragile governance, developmental policies 1980 Political instability influences policy effectiveness.
Fiji Mixed-Member Proportional Parliamentary Republic Ethnic-based policies, governance issues 1997 Ethnic divisions influence political decisions.
Papua New Guinea Limited Preferential Voting Parliamentary Democracy Decentralized governance, local issues 1975 Policy shaped by local governance structures.
Samoa First-Past-The-Post Parliamentary Democracy Economic issues, land and governance policies 1962 Traditional governance affects policy outcomes.
Solomon Islands First-Past-The-Post Parliamentary Democracy Instability in governance, economic policies 1978 Political instability hampers policy continuity.
Venezuela Mixed-Member Proportional Federal Republic Populist policies, economic challenges 1999 Crisis in governance affects public policy.
Georgia Proportional Representation Parliamentary Republic Dramatic shifts in policy, EU aspirations 2004 Political transitions affect European integration.
Armenia Proportional Representation Parliamentary Republic Political reforms, anti-corruption policies 2018 Recent democratic shifts influence governance.
Bhutan First-Past-The-Post Constitutional Monarchy Social development, environmental conservation 2008 Unique emphasis on Gross National Happiness.
Somalia Bicameral Legislative System Federal Republic Fragile governance, security policies 2012 Ongoing conflict hampers effective policy.
Bolivia Mixed-Member Proportional Presidential Republic Indigenous rights, social justice policies 2009 Political context greatly influences governance.
Rwanda Proportional Representation Presidential Republic Post-genocide reconciliation policies 2003 Strong government focus on unity and development.
Chad First-Past-The-Post Presidential Republic Challenges in governance and stability 1996 Political turbulence affects public policy.
Comoros First-Past-The-Post Federal Republic Political instability, development issues 2002 Governance issues influence policy outcomes.
Sri Lanka Proportional Representation Parliamentary Republic Ethnic policies, post-war reconstruction 1978 Ethnic tensions affect policy directions.
Peru Mixed Electoral System Presidential Republic Political instability impacting social policies 1993 Frequent changes in governance affect national priorities.
Mexico Mixed-Member Proportional Federal Republic Anti-corruption policies, drug war impacts 1917 Elections heavily influence governance effectiveness.
Barbados First-Past-The-Post Parliamentary Democracy Strong social policies, governance stability 1966 Political stability leads to consistent policy outcomes.
Tanzania First-Past-The-Post Unitary Presidential Republic Economic policies, governance issues 1964 Political stability affects policy implementation.
South Sudan First-Past-The-Post Federal Republic Fragile governance amidst conflict 2011 Ongoing conflict affects policy decisions.
Anguilla First-Past-The-Post British Overseas Territory Limited social policies, dependent on UK 1980 Policy heavily influenced by external governance.
Malawi First-Past-The-Post Presidential Republic Socio-economic policies, governance challenges 1994 Political instability impacts public policies.
Zimbabwe Majoritarian System Presidential Republic Economic decline, land reform policies 1980 Political repression affects governance and policy.
Kiribati Single Transferable Vote Presidential Republic Environmental policies due to climate change 1979 Limited resources affect policy implementation.
East Timor Proportional Representation Semi-Presidential Republic State-building efforts, social policies 2002 Governance affected by post-conflict issues.
Micronesia Plurality Voting Federal Republic Decentralized governance, local policies 1979 Unique structure shapes governance and policy.
Togo First-Past-The-Post Presidential Republic Political repression, limited policy changes 1967 Long-standing governance impacts policy effectiveness.
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