Topics First chamber representation quotas

Constitute topics are built from the variables in the Comparative Constitutions Project’s dataset, which captures the content of world constitutions. The particular variables relevant to this topic are listed below, in the form of survey questions.

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Description

Specifies the proportion of the seats in the first chamber that must be assigned to representatives of a particular group, such as women, ethnic groups, political parties, religious groups, or social classes.

Categories

Legislature

Keywords

gender; minority; women's rights

Survey Questions

  • Does the constitution stipulate a quota for representation of certain groups in the first (or only) chamber?
  • Which groups does the constitution stipulate a quota for in the first (or only) chamber of the legislature?