A New Look at Federalism: Electoral Rules and Governability

Issue Date April 2002
Volume 13
Issue 2
Page Numbers 111-125
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The effects of electoral systems and of federalism are usually examined separately, but a review of the leading federations shows that it is essential to consider the interaction between the two in designing democratic institutions.

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