Title

Federalist institutions, voting behavior, and party systems in Spain

Authors

Authors

K. Hamann

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Abbreviated Journal Title

Publius-J. Fed.

Keywords

Political Science

Abstract

With the establishment of the 17 autonomous communities in Spain in the early 1980s, representation has been compounded. This articles assesses the empirical implications of-compounded representation in Spain by analyzing regional, national, and European electoral data over time. Comparisons are also drawn across Spanish regions. In addition, the article discusses the effects of compounded representation on party systems and government formation in the regions. Voting patterns vary: depending on the level of electron and also across regions. Party systems, subjective regional identity, and types of government in the regions are linked as well. The evidence suggests that the federalization of Spain has compounded representation by adding new layers of elections and representative institutions.

Journal Title

Publius-the Journal of Federalism

Volume

29

Issue/Number

1

Publication Date

1-1-1999

Document Type

Article; Proceedings Paper

Language

English

First Page

111

Last Page

137

WOS Identifier

WOS:000085064300006

ISSN

0048-5950

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