In most parliamentary democracies, the party in power calls elections __________
a. at a time of the party's choosing
b. every five years on average
c. at fixed intervals of two years
d. only when the government receives a no-confidence vote
a
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A. any issue that is economic in nature B. an issue that is part of national voting trends C. political issues between rival parties D. any issue that is criminal in nature
Which of the amendments to the U.S. Constitution covers double jeopardy?
a. Third b. Fourth c. Fifth d. Sixth
Interest groups are collections of individuals who share common beliefs, attitudes, values, or concerns
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which statement about the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) is INCORRECT?
a. The party's base is composed of the elderly, business executives, shopkeepers, professionals, farmers, the wealthy, and the highly educated. b. It is a center-left party. c. It dominated the Fifth Republic until the 1980s. d. It was created to support de Gaulle's personal leadership. e. When it was created, it incorporated many smaller existing parties.