27 Oct The electoral system of Fiji and the development of the Election Process

Briefly introduce the electoral system of Fiji and the development of the Election Process.

Briefly discuss The Criticizing Aspect of the electoral system in Fiji

3. How has the Election Commission of Fiji improved the election process of Fiji?

 

4. What criticisms does the Election Commission of Fiji face?

 

 

 

5. what are the Characteristics of an Election

 

6. what is the Importance of an Election

 

7. Why is election important for a Democratic Country?

 

8. How does an election represent Political Freedom?

 

9. What is the Importance of Voting?

 

10. What are the reasons to vote?

 

11. What conclusions can be drawn from Act 49 of 2022 – Electoral (Amendment) Act 2022?

 

 

 

12. What can be the best conclusion in terms of the electoral system in Fiji given the controversy by Act 49 of 2022 – Electoral (Amendment) Act 2022?

13. Discuss the 110a.-(1) as per the attachment below and give reasons why this is not a fair and just process.

"Guidelines on opinion polls, surveys and research 110A.-(1) Pursuant to section 3(1)(h), the Electoral Commission must adopt and publish guidelines on opinion polls, surveys or research related to elections as it deems fit for the orderly conduct of free and fair elections. Electoral (Amendment)-49 of 2022 229 (2) Any person who publishes an opinion poll, survey or research on elections must comply with the guidelines adopted by the Electoral Commission under subsection (1). (3) If the Supervisor has reason to believe that there is inconsistency between the adopted guidelines under subsection (1) and any publication under subsection (2), the Supervisor must, by notice in writing, direct the person to furnish information or documents on the methodology used to generate the statistics for the opinion poll, survey or research, to the Supervisor. (4) The Supervisor must also direct the person to remove or correct any

(4) The Supervisor must also direct the person to remove or correct any information published under subsection (2) and the person must immediately remove or correct the information. (5) Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Supervisor under this section may appeal the decision of the Supervisor to the Electoral Commission within 14 days from the date of the decision of the Supervisor. (6) The Electoral Commission must make a decision on the appeal in accordance with the rules adopted by the Electoral Commission. (7) The decision of the Electoral Commission on an appeal is final and is not subject to any further appeal to or review by any court, tribunal or other adjudicationg body. (8) Any person who fails to comply with a directive under subsection (3) or (4) commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or both.". Passed by the Parliament of the Republic of Fiji this Ist day of September 2022.

As per the article provided in the link;

 

Electoral Amendment Bill Passed

 

https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/473983/fiji-government-passes-controversial-electoral-bill

 

 

 

14. Explain each points of advantages and disadvantages below with relevant examples:

 

Advantages:

 

-The system is simple and easy to understand.

-It usually leads to a stable government, as the winning party is likely to have a majority in parliament.

-It often leads to a clear mandate from the electorate, as the winning party will have received the most votes.

 

 

Disadvantages:

 

-The system can be unfair, as the winning party may not have received a majority of the votes.

-It can lead to a government that is not representative of the electorate, as smaller parties may be under-represented.

-It can lead to a government that is not accountable to the electorate, as the winning party may not feel the need to listen to the views of those who did not vote

15. Derive a conclusion on the electoral system of Fiji taking into account the attachment and links provided above in question 13