Most democracies in the world have
A) an electoral system in which parties receive a share of seats in parliament that is proportional to the popular vote they receive.
B) an electoral system in which the country is divided into geographic districts, and the candidates who win the most votes within their districts are elected.
C) a "first past the post" system.
D) a single-member, simple plurality system.
E) a redistricting of voters.
A
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b. accountability. c. acceptability. d. equity.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which of these concepts was central to the writings of John Locke?
a. Natural rights b. Social welfare c. Unregulated markets d. Income redistribution
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a. do not back specific policy positions. b. do not try to expand their membership. c. do not try to influence what the government does. d. focus on elections and getting their own members elected to office. e. often seek to expand their membership.