Focus on Political Systems: South Korea
At the beginning of South Korea’s politics following war, unification was the primary concern of political leaders.
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Political Systems
Focus on Political Systems: Turkey
Turkey’s Grand National Assembly is the primary legislative body of the country and comprises 550 members, who are elected for a fouryear term. Voting is by proportional representation and a party or candidate’s selection is conditional on a 10 percent nation-wide participation minimum.
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Focus on Political Systems: Spain
The PP acquired a mere 28.7 percent of the votes, PSOE 22 percent, Podemos 20 percent and Ciudadanos 13 percent, as reported by the Guardian. These results were shocking as no party received the majority necessary to form a new government.
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Focus on Political Systems: Poland
The current political problems in Poland have prompted the European Commission to open a threestep inquiry whether Poland is violating the union’s democratic norms.
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