Rational Choice Meets the New Politics: Choosing the Scottish Parliament’s Electoral System
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DOI: 10.1017/gov.2017.40
Abstract: Abstract Although there has been extensive research on electoral system choice at the national level, we know relatively little about the dynamics of deciding the rules of the game for sub-state institutions. This article examines… read more here.
Keywords: system; rational choice; scottish parliament; electoral system ... See more keywords
Party Whips and Expertise: Explaining Committee Switching in the Scottish Parliament
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DOI: 10.1093/pa/gsaa066
Abstract: Committee work lies at the core of parliamentary activities in established representative democracies. While extensive literature refers to committee activity, there is limited research on committee switching. This article seeks to address this gap and… read more here.
Keywords: party whips; whips expertise; committee switching; committee ... See more keywords
To Scrutinise and Protect: Question Time as a Window into Institutional and Electoral Incentives at Holyrood and Westminster
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DOI: 10.1093/pa/gsy047
Abstract: Question Time is subject to problems of collective action and coordination. Individual parliamentarians seeking to build a personal vote are not incentivised to participate, despite the fact that the collective party brand affecting re-election is… read more here.
Keywords: question; scottish parliament; scrutinise protect; question time ... See more keywords
Branch President gives evidence at Scottish Parliament
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DOI: 10.1136/vr.j3163
Abstract: As the Scottish Government moves forward with its recently announced package of measures on animal health and welfare, Hayley Atkin, BVA Policy Officer, describes a busy month for the President of BVA Scottish Branch representing… read more here.
Keywords: gives evidence; scottish parliament; president; branch president ... See more keywords