Question :The Electoral Act of Fiji - Amendment

Jurisdiction: Fiji (Pacific Island Regions)

essay of 2500-3000 in which you

1. Abstract

Formulate an Abstract on the topic. This abstract should clearly outline what the topic is. This abstract should indicate what your paper will aim to conclude.

2. Outline

The outline/plan should indicate a clear introduction. The outline/plan should indicate a clear conclusion. The outline/plan should include proposed section headings and sub-headings. The outline/plan should be logical - structures to show a clear flow/progression of your argument. The outline/plan should indicate where critical analysis (taking into account conflicting views) will occur.

3. How does this piece of legislation doesn't work according to the recent reports/evidence (2020-2022)

4. Briefly identify the strengths and weaknesses of your chosen piece of legislation using Guy Powles' Minimum Standards referred to in your Course Topic Notes and associated readings.

5. Your paper will identify and consider key strategies for strengthening your chosen law and explain why your proposed strategies will be effective at addressing the problems you have identified. You must use relevant citations and references.

7. Your identification of key strategies for improvement must also make reference to one or more of the approaches to strengthening law discussed in topics 8 - 11.

8. Your paper must include an abstract, footnote references and a bibliography. These will not count towards your word limit 3000.

1. Describe the structure and function of the electoral system in Fiji.

• How and when was it created in the fiji.?
• Why was it created, and by whom?

2. Compare the electoral system to a popular vote approach for elections.

• How does the electoral system operate/function?
• What are consequences of using an electoral system versus a popular vote? Use theGuy Powles' Minimum Standardsas an example.

3. Assess the value of an individual citizen's vote under the electoral system.

• Why does Fiji still use the electoral for elections today?

4.Reccomendations:

What could be recommended for a better electoral and fair for the citizens of fiji

Utilize the required readings, academic websites, and the USP SCHOOL OF LAW REFERENCING GUIDE as resources for this assignment.

This assignment according to the USP SCHOOL OF LAW REFERENCING GUIDE guidelines found in the USP SCHOOL OF LAW REFERENCING GUIDE, located ONLINE. An abstract is required FOR THE PROSED PLAN.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Criteria Not Demonstrated Satisfactory Good Excellent Independent Research Essay relies solely on material provided in class or non

scholarly secondary sources. There is evidence of research beyond the materials provided in class but there are significant gaps in the research exercise. The essay cites a range of appropriate primary and secondary sources. The use of the sources reveals an understanding of the arguments in those sources. The essay cites an extensive range of appropriate primary and secondary sources. The use of the sources reveals a sophisticated understanding of the arguments in those sources. Written Communication The essay contains many errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation. Use of words and phrases is often incorrect or unclear. The essay is mostly well

written with only occasional errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation and use of words and phrases. Essay is well

written. There are no significant errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation. Appropriate use of language throughout. The style of the essay is generally appropriate for academic writing. As for 'Good' and the essay is written in a polished style. Structure of Essay The essay lacks a clear structure and this impedes comprehension of the essay. There is evidence of an attempt to present ideas in a logical order, but the line of argument is unclear in a few places. Author's ideas are presented in a logical order. The line of argument is easy to follow. The essay has a coherent structure in which the author's ideas are developed logically and skilfully. Content Significant failure to utilise relevant theories and material. The essay identifies Powles' minimum standards and attempts to utilise them to identify strengths and weaknesses, but is mostly descriptive. Limited discussion of strategies for improving the legislation. May not engage in critical analysis of ideas and arguments and/or contains a significant amount of irrelevant material. The essay utilises Powles' minimum standards to identify strengths and weaknesses. The essay considers strategies for improving the legislation. There are attempts to engage in critical analysis of ideas and arguments. Conclusions are mostly supported by argument. The essay provides a wellreasoned analysis of strengths and weaknesses of the legislation using Powles' minimum standards. The essay skilfully considers strategies for improving the legislation. The body of the essay is clearly focussed and internally consistent and provides solid support for the author's conclusions. Relevance and credibility of sources and referencing There are very few references to sources and/or frequent noncompliance with School of Law Style Guide. There are references to sources whenever necessary, but some failure to identify relevant primary sources, but there is significant noncompliance with the School of Law Style Guide. There are references to relevant sources wherever necessary and only minor noncompliances with School of Law Style Guide. As for 'Good' but there is perfect compliance with School of Law Style Guide.