A first-past-the-post system is
a. a majority system
b. a PR system
c. a plurality system
d. all of the above
c. a plurality system
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According to Aristotle, revolutions are caused by the administration of unequal justice.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Members of the cabinet are
a. chosen by the prime minister, but limited to members of the Commons or the Lords, and practice collective decision making. b. chosen by the prime minister, but limited to members of the governing party, and have limited responsibilities. c. chosen by the prime minister, but limited to members of the Commons, and are mainly an advisory board. d. chosen by the prime minister to reflect a balance between parliamentarians and influential civic and business leaders and are not utilized with any frequency. e. elected on the same ballot with the prime minister and practice collective responsibility.
Identify the major activities or functions of political parties
What will be an ideal response?
In states with caucuses, __________.
a. supporters of candidates attend a series of open meetings to express presidential preferences b. the state legislature selects the state’s delegates to the national conventions c. party leaders select delegates according to their own candidate preferences d. candidates appoint supporters to serve as delegates e. delegates are chosen through the general election of a candidate