Ireland uses
a. the single member district system.
b. the proportional representation system.
c. the single transferable vote system.
d. the double ballot system.
e. none of the above.
c. the single transferable vote system.
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a. state b. country c. nation d. sovereign
The idea of comparing political systems
A. is a relatively new idea. B. is a traditional practice. C. was introduced between the First and Second World Wars. D. is economically based.
_________ minimize(s) friction and encourage(s) civility both on and off the floor of Congress
a. Ethics codes b. Seniority rules c. Parliamentary rules d. Informal norms
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. About half of the members of the House of Representatives are millionaires. 2. Most news coverage about incumbents is uncritical and positive. 3. Pork barrel spending is widely viewed negatively among constituents, even when it is secured for their own district. 4. People with working-class backgrounds are underrepresented in Congress. 5. Veteran members of Congress are more likely to be successful in getting their bills passed than are freshman members.