Many democratic countries use a system of elections called proportional representation, in which a party that wins 45% of the votes will earn approximately 45% of the seats in the legislature.
a. true
b. false
Answer: a. true
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According to __________ religious differences have far more devastating consequences along the fault line between Christianity and Islam
a. Alvin Toffler b. Eliza Griswold c. Colonel Mark Mykleby d. Admiral Michael Mullen e. Wael Ghonim
Which of the following is most consistent with the concept of the "general will" according to Rousseau?
A) Creating a park for the citizens to enjoy B) Using public dollars so that some citizens can attend private schools C) Offering tax breaks to one auto manufacturing plant D) Low turnout in elections
If a government makes it illegal for banks to do business with companies from a specific country, this would be an example of the imposition of _________.
A. treaties B. altruism C. regimes D. sanctions
Which of the following statements is true of constitutional law?
A. It consists of the rights and duties set forth in the federal Constitution and not the state constitutions. B. It is based on the U.S. Constitution and the constitutions of the various states. C. It applies only to ordinances passed by counties. D. It relies on local legislatures to determine the constitutionality of a law. E. It is the basis of the federal laws in the United States but not of the state laws.