Poll results
Should factionalism be removed?
Support
Reject
Don't know
PolitPro Community – 3046 respondents – 14.07.2023-21.07.2023
Poll information
Should factionalism be removed? 58% of respondents favor that caucus coercion should be repealed, while 27% oppose.
:undecided% chose the answer "Don't know". The survey was conducted among 3046 users of the PolitPro app during 14.07.2023-21.07.2023. The results are not representative, but may give a rough idea of the political mood around the issue.
Pros - What's in favor?
- Strengthening individual deputies: Abolishing factionalism would strengthen the individual freedom and independence of MPs. Politicians would be free to express their opinions and vote according to their conscience without being constrained by the constraints of the party line. This would strengthen representative democracy and allow for a greater diversity of opinions and positions in parliament.
- Better decision-making: If MPs can vote freely, decisions in parliament would be made on the basis of substantive arguments and discussions, rather than party political considerations. This would allow better and more balanced decisions to be made that better reflect the needs and interests of the population.
- Strengthening the control function: By abolishing factionalism, members of parliament could act more independently and exercise a stronger control function over the government. They could scrutinize more critically and act independently of party positions to ensure that the government remains accountable and acts in the best interests of citizens.
Cons - What's against it?
- Party discipline and stability: factionalism ensures discipline and unity within a party. It provides political stability and allows parties to implement their policy goals and programs. The abolition of factionalism could lead to a fragmentation of parliament and make it more difficult to form a government.
- Effective government: Factional coercion enables the government to effectively implement its political plans and enforce laws. Abolishing factional coercion could lead to deadlock and delay in legislation, as MPs could put their own interests above the interests of the party and the government.
- Voter confidence and transparency: Factional coercion provides voters with a degree of predictability and transparency, as they can expect how he or she will vote on certain issues based on a deputy's party affiliation. Removing factionalism could undermine voter confidence in politics and lead to uncertainty about MPs' positions.