... a mandate to deal with economic crisis. However, there are certain aspects of this method that are questionable, especially when followed to its logical conclusion. This would be that a government could only implement policies outlined in its manifesto. However, we know that this would be impractical, so governments may interpret this doctrine widely to suit their needs. It is generally accepted that it is the role of the voter to elect a government according to their main policies, not decide its policies once elected. A government is given a mandate to rule for a maximum term of five years, although this may be shortened if there is a change in the political arena, such as evidence of corruption or 'sleaze'. Another glaring weakness in this method, and that is that it is very doubtful that the majority of the public reads every party manifesto, which are often extremely long, especially among ...

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