In many countries with multiparty systems and proportional representation, interest groups
A) frequently win a majority of seats in the national legislature.
B) frequently win some seats in the national legislature.
C) frequently run candidates for seats in the national legislature, but these candidates almost never win.
D) are barred from running candidates for office.
E) are guaranteed by law seats in the national parliament in proportion to their percentage of the general population.
Ans: B) frequently win some seats in the national legislature.
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A. one must be elected to be involved in politics full time. B. elected officials do not have enough information or policy expertise. C. the opinion of a simgle person is not relevant to democracy. D. people often make decisions based on fleeting passions. E. public policy is not a democratic institution.
Jefferson was highly influence by John Locke while writing the Declaration of Independence, and he adapted all of these ideals from the Lockean philosophy EXCEPT
a. natural rights. b. separation of power. c. social contract. d. popular sovereignty.
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A) chief executive B) commander in chief C) chief legislator D) head of state E) chief diplomat
At least __________ states had to ratify the Constitution for it to become law
Fill in the blanks with correct word