Is it “undemocratic” when representatives are only those who win regional elections by absolute majority in constiuencies?
To state that the constituency system produces “undemocratic results” implies a narrow definition of “democracy” as a system of power sharing among recognized political subgroups. Democratic government, however, should protect the interests of individuals, not groups. When government is viewed as an organization dedicated to public service to citizens as individuals, through the provision of essential government services, constituency representation becomes the most effective and fair system. Only under a system of constituency will there be a clear line of political empowerment and accountability between individual legislator and individual citizen.
