Which types of electoral systems or regulations are most likely to increase women’s representation in parliament?
a. Zipper-style gender quotas
b. Single-member districts
c. Proportional representation
d. Both statements (a) and (c) are true.
Answer: d
You might also like to view...
Which of these best describes the "Faustian bargain" when discussing natural gas? a. Although natural gas is cheaper and cleaner than other energy sources, it is extremely explosive and there are serious concerns about pollution. b. Natural gas is cheaper than oil but has more environmental side effects
c. Natural gas is a hydrocarbon that releases greenhouse gases and other pollutants when burned. d. Texas produces roughly 30 percent of the nation's total natural gas used, but most of Texas's natural gas is used in other states. e. Natural gas is dirtier and more expensive than sources of renewable energy.
The president’s cabinet consists of
a. the informal advisers who work with the president to guide and shape their agenda, such as the chief of staff. b. the leaders of organizations within the Executive Office of the President. c. the four top leaders in Congress and the chief justice of the Supreme Court. d. the secretaries (leaders) of the departments of the executive branch.
The __________ measures the sum of the money gained in a given economy by selling exports minus the cost of buying imports
A) international confidence rating B) balance of trade C) national debt D) consumer confidence rating E) federal budget
Which of the following methods do political comparativists use to provide answers for political questions?
A. formulate hypotheses based on patterns of attributes and outcomes of different states B. conduct in-depth case studies of different states in isolation C. generalize hypotheses from specific facts seen in individual states D. study political changes on a state-by-state basis without cross referencing E. construct hypothetical situations and predict the possible outcomes