The transformation of electoral system in Post-Soviet Georgia

  • Lia Tetradze PhD student of Political Science Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University,

Abstract

This paper deals with the issues of transformation of the electoral system of Georgia since 1990 to present. The issues of political parties' representation at the supreme legislative body based on the results of the parliamentary elections at various times are also discussed. There are used the legal sources as well as the opinions of different political actors and representatives of non-governmental organizations and etc. 

Author Biography

Lia Tetradze, PhD student of Political Science Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University,
Faculty of social and political sciences, department of political sciences. Invited lecture

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Published
2018-06-27
How to Cite
TETRADZE, Lia. The transformation of electoral system in Post-Soviet Georgia. Eastern Europe Regional Studies, [S.l.], june 2018. ISSN 2587-456X. Available at: <https://test.psage.tsu.ge/index.php/Easternstudies/article/view/88>. Date accessed: 25 dec. 2024.
Section
Articles

Keywords

Electoral System;