History
Some have argued that the Westminster parliamentary system is one of the greatest threats to true democracy. Several critics posit that the system fosters a legislature made impotent by a politically motivated executive; members of parliament with loyalty to their party more than their constituents; an opposition that has no power but to walk out of the house and hopes the media coverage lead to some outrage; a politically stacked senate to the advantage of the ruling party; a legislature with parliamentary majority that often passes laws that can undermine the true independence of the judiciary; and elections often being called at the whim of the prime minister. The above mentioned issues, some argue, can be fixed by a change to how Caribbean voters elect their representatives making revisions to existing first past the post model or adopting a proportional representation system. Others argue that the system further needs strengthening to ensure more political accountability to its citizenry. _ In examining the abovementioned statement, provide critical analysis of the need for electoral reform, and possibly accompanied constitutional reform in related areas, in any named country. Based on your areas of reform, your project report should include the following: 1. An introduction highlighting the extent to which Electoral reform, and possibly constitutional reform, is needed 2. Based on the area of reform, what are the current challenges and issues why the specific reform is needed. 3. In discussing electoral reform, make reference to any country of comparative example that uses any electoral methods that have resulted in increased women representation in the house. 4. Critical analysis of your proposed reform discussing both advantages and disadvantages.