A disadvantage of proportional representation voting is that it

A. tends to result in many political parties in the legislature with no majority party.
B. is more accurate of public opinion than plurality, district based voting.
C. requires a clear majority of votes to win.
D. occurs more frequently than plurality voting.


A

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Hobbes believed that

a. the existence of states in a balance of power alleviates the condition of international anarchy enough to allow some degree of order. b. insecurity is as great at the international level as at the individual level. c. even the existence of states in a balance of power cannot do anything to alleviate the state of nature in the international sphere. d. the state of nature is a state of constant war. e. individuals must avoid giving up their freedom to a government, even in the name of protection.

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After the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, the state governments that were formed were based upon which of the following principles?

A) three branches of government with a strong legislature and a weak executive B) three branches of government with a strong executive and a weak legislature C) only one branch of government, that branch being the legislature D) only one branch of government, that branch being the executive E) equal representation in both branches of the legislature

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What role does globalisation play on contemporary conflict?

Globalisation has helped failed states to stabilise and also enhance the security of their borders and citizens Globalisation erodes the stability of failed states and, as the failing state loses control of its territory, competing actors step in to supplant it and brutal civil conflict often ensues Globalisation is a positive force for stability for all states in the international system None of the options

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Commonly held values about the nation, state, and regime are known as

a. support. b. legitimacy. c. participation. d. political culture. e. feedback loops.

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