Government or Opposition? The Determinants of Legislative Support for Governors in Brazil

This article analyzes the microfoundations of support for governors in Brazil based on a decision model in which deputies attempt to reduce their electoral risks. This model considers the effects of the individual backgrounds of legislators, party strength, and the dynamics of political competition...

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Main Authors: Magna Inácio, Ernesto Friedrich de Lima Amaral
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2013-08-01
Series:SAGE Open
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2158244013502492