... never do so because of the political chaos which would ensue. The second factor which threatens the legitimacy of the EP, is a combination of the EP structure and the "second order" nature of the elections by which the MEPs come to power. Hix argues that to have creditable European party system, hence a representative system, certain criteria must be met: Political parties ... national electoral contests. MEP's are elected primarily on the basis of national political conditions, with voters either supporting or protesting against national parties regarding domestic issues. The so-called...

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... Nations and the International Monetary Fund in conjunction with the World Bank; these two auxiliary agencies of the United Nations organization offer loans and financial assistance to nations in order to build their infrastructures and support and stabilize their economies. The European Union also aids the United Nations by promoting political stability and economic assistance in the regions around ... governments, it does implement economic and legislative policies that are working towards the goals of both the European Union and the United Nations for the betterment of global society....

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