Which of the following is TRUE about the South African electoral system?
a. The names of the candidates appear on the ballot.
b. National and provincial elections are held at different times.
c. Parties nominate separate lists of candidates for the National Assembly and each province, thus allowing voters to divide their support between two parties.
d. Individual candidates for the parties run in specific districts for seats in the National Assembly.
e. Parties nominate a single list of candidates for the National Assembly and each of the provinces, thus ensuring that the party that wins the national election will also control the provincial governments.
c
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What international currency sharing and law alignment system may gain greater attention for liberal arguments if it succeeds?
a. The European Union (EU) b. The League of Nations c. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) d. The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) e. The United Nations (UN)
Which of the following is a drawback of privatization, or outsourcing?
a. The bidding process is too competitive. b. Privatization may decrease government accountability. c. Privatized services often cost more to deliver. d. Privatized service delivery is often too slow.
Since 1974, the length of the Texas governor's term has been set at _____ years
a. three b. four c. five d. six e. eight