Election Management: A Compendium of Commonwealth Good Practice

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· 제목 : Election Management: A Compendium of Commonwealth Good Practice (Paperback)
· 분류 : 외국도서 > 인문/사회 > 정치학 > 정치과정 > 선거
· ISBN : 9781849291477
· 쪽수 : 238쪽
· 출판일 : 2016-08-01

Foreword
Acknowledgements
Executive Summary
1 Commonwealth Core Democratic Values and Principles
Democracy is an ideal to strive for
There are no perfect democracies
The popular demand for democratic progress is unstoppable
Freedom lies at the foundation of democracy
Rights are balanced by responsibilities
Loyal opposition
Good governance
Participation
Creating a democratic culture
Minorities and the marginalised
Human rights
Outlawing discrimination
Tolerance
Youth
Civil society
2 Translating Commonwealth Values and Principles into Democratic Practice
2.1 Constitutionalism and democracy
2.2 Elections
2.3 Role of the election management body
2.4 Conclusions
3 The Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of an Independent Election Management Body
3.1 The meaning of independence
3.2 Composition and appointment
3.3 Powers, functions and responsibilities
3.4 Taming incumbency
3.5 Staffing and funding
3.6 Management and administration
3.7 Popular participation
3.8 Election observation
3.9 Regional and international co-operation
3.10 Reform
3.11 Conclusions
4 Challenges Facing Commonwealth Independent Election Management Bodies
4.1 Achieving gender equity
4.2 Fair voting
4.3 Gerrymandering
4.4 Politics of identity
4.5 Intimidation and violence
4.6 Dirty money: political party expenditure and campaign funding
4.7 Meeting the challenge of social media
4.8 Democracy in small and island states
4.9 'Fair' or only 'Free'?
4.10 Conclusion: Focusing on what matters most
Annexes: Constitutional Provisions and Establishment Clause