If you were an official in the Democratic Party in a state that typically goes Republican, you might be in favor of changing the election system to __________
a. winner-take-all
b. single-member representation
c. straight election
d. proportional representation
d
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Suppose that a developing country is undergoing a period of constitutional reform
The country has a high level of political fragmentation. Tribal leaders are most likely to seek which of these features in a new constitution? a. A strong presidential system b. Banning closed party primaries c. Using runoff election rules d. A scheme of proportional representation
Expressed presidential powers are those that are
A.) implied by the Constitution B.) derived from the people C.) granted to the president by congressional action D.) enumerated in the Constitution
The main objective of the reform movement was to eliminate the machine corruption and pursue policies in the "public interest."
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The first real economy of Texas was
A) inherited from the Mexicans and was based on energy production. B) created by southern planters and based on cotton, a money crop. C) exclusively based on the barter system with Native Americans. D) not developed until the industrial revolution and the urbanization of the state. E) confined exclusively to the coastal region and based on shipping and trade.