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The Evolution of Theories about the Brazilian Multiparty Presidential System
Die Entwicklung von Theorien über Brasiliens Mehrparteien-Präsidentschaftssystem
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Abstract In recent years, four approaches about executive-legislative relations in Brazil have emerged: i) the perspective that points out limitations and constraints of multiparty presidential systems; ii) the building of government coalitions; iii) coalition management; and iv) the role played by instituti... view more
In recent years, four approaches about executive-legislative relations in Brazil have emerged: i) the perspective that points out limitations and constraints of multiparty presidential systems; ii) the building of government coalitions; iii) coalition management; and iv) the role played by institutions including the prerogatives of party leadership inside the House. In this paper, we review the literature on these approaches, offering a guide for studies about the Brazilian multiparty presidential system. (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
Brazil; political system; multi-party system; president; theory of democracy; political theory; coalition; executive power; legislative; political institution; separation of powers; party; presidential system; coalition formation; South America; Latin America
Classification
Political System, Constitution, Government
Political Process, Elections, Political Sociology, Political Culture
Document language
English
Publication Year
2015
Page/Pages
p. 143-161
Journal
Journal of Politics in Latin America, 7 (2015) 1
ISSN
1868-4890
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed