Understanding the Georgian Democracy through the Voters’ Behavior
Keywords:
Democracy, Voting Behavior, Georgia, ElectionsAbstract
ABSTRACT Why does the post-soviet Georgian democracy differ so much from the representative model of democracy which was typical for the developed western countries in the 20th century? We will try to find an answer to this question through the voters’ screen. Through using the dimension - reduction techniques, we can analyze the basic, underlying axes that shape the electoral field in Georgia. The identical approach is employed to sketch a general portrait of a Georgian voter and explore his frame of reference while navigating the electoral field. The electoral behavior is also interpreted by employing the relevant theoretical perspectives. In addition, we will describe those aspects of the electoral process in Georgia that may evoke parallels with some of the post-soviet and developed democracies.References
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