Arend Lijphart

Arend Lijphart is a political scientist renowned for studying how countries organize their governments. He identified two main types of democracy: majoritarian, where the majority's wishes dominate, and consensus, which seeks broad agreement among diverse groups. Lijphart's work highlights how different electoral and governmental systems affect stability, representation, and cooperation in democracies. His research helps us understand why countries differ in their political processes and outcomes, providing insights valuable for designing effective, fair, and stable governments worldwide.