Why does proportional representation (PR) allow and even encourage parties to split?
A) PR systems assign parliamentary seats in proportion to the percentage of votes in that district.
B) PR systems designate representation on a flat regional basis.
C) PR systems allow only a simple plurality to win.
D) Voters in PR systems tend to be less loyal to their parties.
A
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In a blanket primary, voters _____.
A. are required to declare their party affiliations on Election Day B. can choose eitherthe Democratic ballot or the Republican ballot, but not both C. participate in the primary of the party with which they are registered D. could choose the candidates of more than one party E. are required to register online on the day of the election
Evidence indicates that the government is much more responsive to the preferences of constituents
a. with the lowest income. b. with the highest income. c. who are highly educated. d. who are not educated.
The era of responsible liberalism began to erode during which governor's term?
a. Gray Davis b. George Deukmejian c. Ronald Reagan d. Jerry Brown
At which of the following stages will private citizens have the greatest influence on the passage of legislation?
a. introduction b. hearings c. mark up d. floor debate e. nullification