The electoral system used by the most countries is ______.
A. single-member district plurality
B. two-round systems
C. list proportional representation
D. single nontransferable vote
C. list proportional representation
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De jure, most powers of British government today
A. are exercised in the name of the Queen. B. are exercised in the name of the Prime Minister. C. are exercised in the name of the Chancellor of the Exchequer. D. are exercised in the name of the King.
Contrary to the Southern states’ intention, which of the following was a result of the Civil War?
A. An increase in the political power of individual states B. The expansion of voting rights to all citizens, including blacks and women C. A resurgence of Southern manufacturing and Northern agriculture D. An increase in the political power of the national government E. Thousands of banks failing and widespread unemployment
Which of the following is a criticism of the class conflict argument?
A. It does not apply when conflicting interests of clashing economic groups are intense. B. It does not explain how feudalism gave way to industrialization and economic liberalization in Europe. C. It does not validate the transitions that occurred in the First Wave of democratization in the U.K. and Sweden. D. It does not explain the recent cases of democratization like that of Paraguay. E. It does not consider the role of the civil society in implementing a regime change to establish democracy.
Which of the following is the most likely outcome in cases of serious political decay?
A. The military intervenes in politics to restore order. B. The government is forced to hold an election. C. The government requests economic aid from a foreign government. D. War is declared against a neighboring country.