Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. A minimal winning coalition (MWC) is one in which there are no parties that aren’t required to control a legislative majority.
2. Minority governments are more likely in countries where nongovernmental (opposition) parties have a strong say over policy.
3. Minority governments are more likely in countries that require an investiture vote.
4. Surplus majority governments often form in times of political, economic, or military crisis.
1. True
2. True
3. False
4. True
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A) Department of Commerce B) U.S. Treasury C) Federal Reserve Board D) U.S. Postal Service E) U.S. Judiciary
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a. House Judiciary Committee b. Senate Nominations Committee c. Supreme Court d. Senate Judiciary Committee
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