In forming a coalition for governing, typically one seeks to have
a. about ten percent over the number needed for a simple majority so there is a cushion for absenteeism and defection.
b. a super-majority of two-thirds of the seats in the legislature.
c. twice as many seats as the parties outside of the coalition.
d. only as many other parties as is necessary to control a bare majority of the parliament's seats.
e. the second largest party join with the largest party.
D
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