In a proportional representation system, the electorate is divided into multimember districts, with a formula awarding each district's seats in proportion to the vote the various parties receive in that district
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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A method of budgeting that focuses on requested increases in funding for existing programs, accepting as legitimate their previous year's expenditures, is __________
a. adjudication b. incremental budgeting c. outsourcing d. bureaucratic budgeting
“When I represent my constituents, the best thing I can do is to vote on legislative proposals in accordance with my best judgment.” This statement reflects which approach to representation?
a. Delegate b. Trustee c. Politico d. Elitist
Political scientists often measure party competition in the states using which of the following?
a. Ranney Index b. Tripartite Index c. Internecine Party Index d. Epstein Index
Defining who is eligible to vote—sometimes expanding the franchise and in some cases limiting it—has been a function of
a. political parties. b. state governments. c. city and county governments. d. the candidates’ campaigns. e. Congress.