Arend Lijphart
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Arend Lijphart is an American political scientist known for his work on democratic theory. He conceptualized consociationalism, a model for stable democracy in deeply divided societies. This system emphasizes power-sharing among different social groups, contrasting with majoritarianism. Key features include grand coalitions in government, segmental autonomy, proportionality in representation and resource allocation, and a minority veto. Lijphart's research also explored institutional arrangements, such as political parties and electoral systems, that contribute to stable political systems.12
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