The Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) has supported and promoted a parliamentary system of government since independence, according to ARF Bureau representative Hrant Markarian. In an interview with Satik Seyranyan of Armenia TV’s R-Evolution program, Markarian explained that the ARF is supporting the proposed constitutional changes in Armenia, since it calls for a shift to a parliamentary system of government—something that, according to him, can greatly benefit the country.
Already a subscriber?Log in here
This story is FREE for you...
Create a free account to access this and four more articles, and get more sent to you with our e-newsletter.By submitting your email address you agree for Hairenik Association, Inc. to send you communication by email.
The one important change in the constitution, is that election results will be decided by “Proportional Representation”.
There are 94 countries where some form of proportional representation is used. As with all electoral systems, there are several contentious arguments in terms of its advantages and disadvantages.
The space here is not enough to cover adequately the pluses and the minuses.
One very important factor in this system is “The Minimum Threshold”. That is the minimum vote required to win a seat.
Several countries have a threshold of 5%. Turkey has the highest at 10%. Israel now is at 3.5%.
It will interesting to see what the threshold will be in Armenia, and whether the threshold will result in an increase in the number of minority parties or a decrease.
Do we know what the threshold will be? Someone should know.
Vart Adjemian
*** I agree and with Mr. Markarian, 100%