Abstract
What determines the preferences of members of parliament (MPs) for increased discipline in new democracies characterised by low levels of party unity? Using an original survey that includes half of the Romanian deputies, this study assesses through bivariate and multivariate analyses the impact of role perceptions, party career and experience, nomination-related views, and institutional preferences (electoral system) on the likelihood that an MP will support an increase in party discipline while also controlling for age and education effects. Although the strongest predictors of such attitudes are role orientations and age, previous leadership positions and the perception of a centralised nomination procedure in the party also indicate support for increased discipline.
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