In a proportional representation system, __________
A) minorities are likely to be more underrepresented
B) each race, ethnicity, and sex is represented proportionally
C) each party receives a proportion of the legislative seats
D) each candidate is elected in proportion to the votes received
Answer: C
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A) Japanese. B) immigrant. C) thief. D) citizen.
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a. money paid by two cohabitants to a landlord b. money one cohabitant might pay another if the relationship ends c. money a cohabitant pays to his or her partner to cover living expenses d. employee benefits paid to domestic partners by some corporations
Among those in this research who fell into the oppositional culture category, which of the following is an accurate portrait of how they felt about people's opinions of them?
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Which wave of feminism focused on women’s struggles for the vote and admission to the political process?
A. the first wave B. the second wave C. the third wave D. the fourth wave