According to the logic of Duverger’s theory, if a country with a heterogeneous society (many cleavages) like Israel switched from its current permissive electoral rules to a disproportional system (such as the one the United States uses), what would you expect to happen to its party system?
A. The number of parties in the legislature would decrease.
B. The number of parties in the legislature would increase.
C. The number of parties in the legislature would stay the same.
A. The number of parties in the legislature would decrease.
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a. arguing for the seizure of corporatized assets b. redistributing capital amongst middle laborers c. adopting a Marxist stance on unions and workers' rights d. demanding union rights, fair labor policies, and welfare benefits
How are military expenditures and economic growth linked? Some people argue that there is a trade-off between "guns and butter," because military expenditures divert resources away from growthpromoting investments. Yet, other people claim that military spending stimulates economic growth. Which side of this debate do you support? Why?
What will be an ideal response?
The political party "out of power" is
A) required to support the party "in power" despite their disagreements. B) expected to force debate on policy alternatives. C) expected to present another perspective on issues but not in a forceful or disrespectful manner. D) expected to file "opposition briefs" against policies supported by the majority. E) required to support domestic and foreign policies that promote "American" values.
Which country is the largest consumer of narcotics?
a. Mexico b. Bolivia c. Colombia d. United States