PROFILE - Algeria: A Controversial Election

Bouandel, Youcef

doi:10.1080/713869656

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“…The electoral system aimed to better reflect the popularity of parties, avoid manufactured majorities, and produce a parliament where several parties were represented, according to their share of the vote. Under this system two legislative elections were held in June 1997 and May 2002 respectively (Aghrout 2003;Bouandel 2002;Bouandel & Zoubir 1998a).…”

Section: E L E C T O R a L E N G I N E E R I N G I I I : N E W R E F mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Numerous political parties have gained representation, and they all have a stake in the survival of the regime. But the two elections, especially the May 2002 one, were marred by controversy, especially in the Kabilya region where turnout was very low and cast doubt on the legitimacy of representatives (Aghrout 2003 ;Bouandel 2002). The elections did not necessarily show that democratic principles have taken root in Algeria, as Algerian voters were reduced to conferring legitimacy on decisions made elsewhere.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Reforming the Algerian electoral system

Bouandel

2005

J. Mod. Afr. Stud.

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In October 1988, Algeria began a process of transition from authoritarianism. Political reforms were introduced, on the surface, to facilitate the process of transition, but in reality to ensure the survival of the incumbent regime. The reform of the electoral system played a significant part in this survival strategy. Between 1989 and 1997, Algeria witnessed the adoption of three distinct electoral systems as the authorities sought ways to give a façade of democratisation while manipulating the rules to suit their purposes. This paper looks at the Algerian transition, asks why the Algerian authorities switched from one system to another, and assesses the impact of the three different electoral systems that the country has experienced.

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confidence: 99%

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Reforming the Algerian electoral system

Bouandel

2005

J. Mod. Afr. Stud.

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“…It dates from the aftermath of the FIS electoral victory of the 1990s and pursues a policy of gradual Islamization of society. In the National People's Assembly elections of May 2002, the HMI was the fourth largest party, with around 7 percent of the vote (Bouandel, 2002; see also Kouini, 1990).…”

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Electoral Support for Islamic Parties in the Middle East and North Africa

García‐Rivero

Kotzè²

2007

Party Politics

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A B S T R A C TThe Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is often regarded as an area where it is difficult to stabilize democracy. This notion is reinforced by the fact that, in the most recent set of elections held in the region, Islamic-orientated political parties perceived to be antidemocratic have achieved important electoral victories. This article analyses these parties in the MENA region in an attempt to discern whether support is related to a preference for anti-democratic forms of government. The research takes the form of a quantitative analysis using survey data and results indicate that electoral support for Islamic political parties is in fact driven by a rejection of the present state configuration, which in turn leads to a demand for religion to exert greater influence on the state.

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“…In this election, the incumbent candidate, President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, was seeking reelection. During his first term from 1999 to 2004, Bouteflika had proved to be a capable and popular leader (Bouandel, 2002; Martín, 2003). He brought Algeria’s prolonged civil war to an official end and was given credit for creating an amnesty program for all but the worst offenders in the conflict.…”

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The Effect of Elections on Public Opinion Toward Democracy

Robbins

Tessler

2012

Comparative Political Studies

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Given the importance of developing a democratic culture for the long-term survival of democracy, it is crucial to understand whether and how public support for democracy changes over time in response to different events, particularly those that may contribute to democratization. Elections are a key institution associated with democracy; but elections are also found in most nondemocratic regimes, raising questions about whether electoral experiences affect the way that ordinary citizens think about democracy. The present article uses original survey data collected in Algeria in 2002, 2004, and 2006 to investigate this question. It finds that individuals who favor platforms, ideological orientations, or candidates who are excluded from participation in an election and/or believe that an election has not been free and fair have lower levels of support for democracy after the election than other members of society.

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PROFILE - Algeria: A Controversial Election

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Reforming the Algerian electoral system

Reforming the Algerian electoral system

Electoral Support for Islamic Parties in the Middle East and North Africa

The Effect of Elections on Public Opinion Toward Democracy

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