Speak on the proportional representation system. Take into consideration the following points:
- The reasons of using the proportional representation system;
- The disproportion of power in the government
The Head of the Chair Ashinova K.A.
Monologue 2
Speak on the role of parties’ activity in the elections. Take into consideration the following points:
- The connection of parties to the electoral process;
- The connection of parties to the voters;
- Public mechanisms for voter mobilization.
The Head of the Chair Ashinova K.A.
Monologue 3
Speak on the Post-World War II characteristics. Take into consideration the following points:
- A Stratified system
- Self-help system
- Decentralization
The Head of the Chair Ashinova K.A.
Monologue 4
Comment on: 'Differences of voting systems in English speaking countries and in Europe'.
Point out the differences of such voting systems as:
- First-past –the –post (FPTP) ;
- AV (Alternative voting);
- AMS (Additional member system).
- Plurality voting system;
- Two-ballot ('run-off ')
Which of these systems secure the proportional representation and can be considered as fair? Why?
The Head of the Chair Ashinova K.A
Monologue 5
Speak on the peculiarities of Candidate characteristicsduring the election. Take into consideration the following points.
- candidates' personal attributes (social background; education)
- the role of candidate's personal characteristics to attract the voters;
- candidate's ability to perform before the audience (speech giving skills);
Suggest the main principles each candidate should follow to succeed during the election.
The Head of the Chair Ashinova K.A
Monologue 6
Speak on the peculiarities of First past the postsystem.Take into consideration the following points:
a. Advantages of first past the post system.
b. Disadvantages of first past the post system;
c. Countries in which this voting system is exercised;
Compare and contrast the effectiveness systems (e. g plurality voting system, Alternative voting system etc.)
The Head of the Chair Ashinova K. A
Monologue 7
Speak on the peculiarities of the United Kingdom voting system. Take into consideration the Following points:
- Types of British political parties;
- The ' First past the post’ system used in the UK.
- Those who are able to vote in general election and who are not;
- Analyze the recent elections held in the UK.
The Head of the Chair Ashinova K.A
Monologue 8
Speak on the Role of Elections in Society. Take into consideration the following
points:
- the role of citizens in election;
- political activity of citizens during the election,
- importance of educating citizens about the peculiarities of election;
Suggest your proposal in making citizens actively participate in political life of a country during the election.
The Head of the Chair Ashinova K.A
Monologue 9
Speak on the peculiarities of post-World War ΙΙ trends. Take into consideration the following points:
- notable trends (a diffusion of power, issue proliferation and actor proliferation);
- the US and Soviet Union relations after the World War II;
- significant actors in world politics (intergovernmental organizations; nongovernmental organizations; sub-national actors);
The Head of the Chair AshinovaK.A
Monologue 10
Comment on:Plurality may well be the simplest of all voting systems. Agree or disagree by listing its advantages and disadvantages. Touch upon the issue of:
- administering this system:
- Voter’s perception of the system.
- Its ability/ disability of securing proportional representation;
- Compare and contrast the effectiveness of plurality voting system in holding the fair election with other voting systems (e.g. FPTP, Alternative voting system etc.