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This book includes collective research by the Institute of Political Science of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, which is an important research institution of political science and a think-tank in China. The book was completed by the expert team of "China's Political System" headed by Director Fang Ning for several years and after several changes in their manuscripts. This book covers the core political systems of China, such as the leadership system of the Communist Party of China, the decision-making system of the Party and government in Chinese politics, the system of the people's congress, the relationship between the central and local authorities, the system of officials training and selection, the system of discipline inspection and supervision, the system of consultative democracy and the system of community-level self-governance, etc. This book aims to build a new paradigm of empirical research and introduction of the contemporary Chinese political system by using the description and research method of materialization and dynamics of the political system.

Chapter 1 China's Politics and the Communist Party of China -- Chapter 2 Party and Government Policies in China's Politics -- Chapter 3 China's System of People's Congresses -- Chapter 4 The Relationship between the Central and Local Authorities in China -- Chapter 5 China's Official Training and Selection System -- Chapter 6 China's Discipline Inspection and Supervision System -- Chapter 7 China's Consultative Democracy System -- Chapter 8 China's Community-level Self-governance System.

The rise of minor parties and independent politicians in recent Australian elections has shifted the balance of power. Major political parties and voters now contend with a complex political landscape involving special interests and preference deals. This book explains the structure and functions of Australia's government and how voting systems work. A broad range of proposed federal electoral reforms are also explored. How can Australia's political system be improved? Also includes: worksheets and activities, fast facts, glossary, web links, index.

The rise of minor parties and independent politicians in recent Australian elections has shifted the balance of power. Major political parties and voters now contend with a complex political landscape involving special interests and preference deals. This book explains the structure and functions of Australia's government and how voting systems work. A broad range of proposed federal electoral reforms are also explored. How can Australia's political system be improved? Also includes: worksheets and activities, fast facts, glossary, web links, index.

Analyzing Chinese politics -- The Chinese communist party and state institutions -- Political leadership -- Governing China's economy -- Governing China's society -- Policy making: processes and outcomes -- Perspectives on China's political development.