According to Duverger's Law, single-member plurality produces _____

a. a multiparty system that includes centrist parties
b. a two party system with little room for anyone else
c. a dominant party that wins a majority of elected positions
d. a multiparty system with almost no conflicting ideologies


Correct Answer: b

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Liberals believe that external factors cause poverty rather than individual behavior. These factors include:

A. Racial discrimination B. Lack of opportunities C. Job training D. low wage jobs E. A,B and D F. All of the above

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The federal income tax is

a. regressive. b. proportional. c. progressive. d. subjective.

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