Electoral Rules and the Democratic Party of Japan

Authors

Benjamin D. Seal, Brigham Young University
Dr. Ray Christensen, Brigham Young University

Keywords

electoral rules, Democratic Party, proportional representation, Japan

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Political Science

Abstract

Political scientists continue to debate the effect of electoral rules on electoral outcomes. One area of intense study is proportional representation versus single-member districts, and single member districts versus multi-member districts. This research tests the effects of electoral rules on election results for the Democratic Party of Japan in the 1996 House of Representatives election and in the 1998 House of Councillors election. Analysis focuses specifically on how the Democratic Party, a minor party during the two elections covered, benefits from proportional representation (PR) and suffers in single-member districts (SMD).

Recommended Citation

Seal, Benjamin D. and Christensen, Dr. Ray (2014) "Electoral Rules and the Democratic Party of Japan," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 287.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/287