Comparative political studies Vol. 42, No. 3 march

Gerring John, Thacker Strom C., and Moreno Carola
Are parliamentary system better?

Hagopian Frances, Gervasoni Carlos, and Moraes Juan Andres
From patronage to program: the emergence of party-oreinted legislators Brazilian

Beaulieu Emily, and Hyde Susan D.
In the shadow of democracy promotion: estrategic manipulation, international observers, and election boycotts

Omgha Luc Désiré
On the duration og political power in Africa: the role of oil rents

Crepaz Markus C. L. and Damron Regan
Constructing tolerance: how the welfare state shapes attitudes about immigrants