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How the UK’s House of Lords Works: Britain’s Unelected Chamber Explained
The House of Lords is Britain's unelected upper chamber of appointed peers. This guide explains its composition, powers and the long debate…
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How the European Union Is Governed: Parliament, Commission and Council Explained
The EU is governed by a unique trio: the Parliament, the Commission and the Council. This guide explains how the three institutions…
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How China’s Political System Works: The Communist Party and the State Machinery
China is governed by the Communist Party through a parallel party-state structure. This guide explains the Party, the state machinery and how…
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How Russia’s Political System Works: The Presidency, the Duma and the Power Vertical
Russia combines a powerful presidency with managed elections. This guide explains the presidency, the Duma and the power vertical behind Russian politics.
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France’s Semi-Presidential System: How It Differs From India’s Parliamentary Model
France has a powerful elected President plus a Prime Minister answerable to parliament. This guide explains semi-presidentialism and how it differs from…
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Proportional Representation Explained: How Most Democracies Elect Their Legislatures
Most democracies use proportional representation to match seats to votes. This guide explains party lists, electoral thresholds and PR vs first past…
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Presidential vs Parliamentary Systems: Which Model Works Better for Democracy
Presidential and parliamentary systems divide power differently. This explains how each works, their strengths and weaknesses, and which suits democracy better.
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One Nation, One Election: what the Kovind panel proposed and how close India is to making it happen
The Kovind committee's 18,626-page blueprint for simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly polls - accepted by the Cabinet and now before a 41-member…
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The 33 Percent Promise: How the Women’s Reservation Law Is Meant to Work, and Why It Waits on Delimitation
Passed unanimously in September 2023, the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam promises 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies…
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How Rajya Sabha MPs Get Elected: The Single Transferable Vote System, Explained Step by Step
Rajya Sabha members are not elected by voters but by MLAs, through proportional representation by single transferable vote. This step-by-step explainer breaks…