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“ST. CYRIL AND ST. METHODIUS” UNIVERSITY OF VELIKO TARNOVO - UNIVERSITY PRESS

Elections and Reforms 1962–1975


Authors:
Todor Galunov St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

Pages: 159-180

Abstract:

The elections and the reforms between 1962 and 1975 were held under the conditions of a one-party political model. The electoral system catered for the interests of the regime and was used as a tool in political infighting, for purges or rewards. The deputies, elected under a majority representation system, entered the National Assembly not because they were highly respected persons, but as part of the intra-party mechanisms of BKP and their satellites from BZNS. Electoral activity was close to 100%, candidates also won their seats by a near- 100% majority. No one dared to speak up for truly free and pluralistic elections any longer.

Keywords:

elections, majority, parliament, activity, recall

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