Which of the following statements is a reason that proportional representation systems may be better than single-member district systems?

a. Proportional representation systems narrow the choices for voters.
b. Proportional representation systems promote greater political stability.
c. Proportional representation systems promote moderate partisan politics.
d. Proportional representation systems encourage a wider range of alternatives for voters.


Answer: d

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A. Judiciary B. Executive C. Legislature D. President

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One major difference between the House of Representatives and the Senate is which of the following?

a. The House meets for a longer term each year. b. The members of the House of Representatives were originally chosen by the state legislatures; senators were elected. c. The House allocates seats by population; the Senate is composed of two members from each state. d. The Senate chooses its own leader.

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a. matching. b. counterbalancing. c. randomization. d. analysis of covariance.

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