... of party candidates within a single national constituency. Under such a system, where parties have to put forward lists of nominees, women's representation has increased. Central party organizations have greater influence over nominations and so, if they are committed to including more women, can do so. In the British system, on the other hand, voters in a constituency choose a single candidate to represent them ... ...

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... of some of the juiciest political plums available. However, one only needs to consider the fact that on every cabinet agenda (usually item three) there is still an item labeled "nominations."" As Jeffrey Simpson points out in his book The Friendly Dictatorship, the power of appointing a successor is central to all "Sun Kings,"" in that it keeps those under you loyal ... ...

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