I've often wondered about this. It is true for all democratic set-ups in the world, at least as of now. Two major political parties dominate something like 70-80% of vote share and usually alternate to form power. The chances of a third front, when it rises suddenly is diminshed. France had a leader called Le Pen who had his peak of success in 2004 and then started "diminishing" again.
US: Democrat and Republican
UK: Labour and Conservative
Japan: Liberal Democratic and Democratic Party
What is the difference between these "democracies" (which are more of two opposing clouts) and a single-party dominated electorate such as China and Russia.
What are the specific advantages to a citizen in say, Japan over a citizen in Russia. The former has only TWO alternatives - the latter has only ONE alternative. Does that make any real difference?
Only technical answers desired please. Please write intelligent. Thanks.
2007-08-02
06:29:09
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Phoenix 寶尚羿
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