What are the consequences of Duverger’s Law for political candidates?

a. They must join one of the existing parties.
b. Office seekers usually join one of the two competitive parties rather than pursuing office as independents or third-party nominees.
c. It forces candidates to strategically align their positions on the issues with the party so they can take full advantage of the party label.
d. Joining one of the major parties guarantees that a candidate will have sufficient financial resources to run a competitive campaign.


b. Office seekers usually join one of the two competitive parties rather than pursuing office as independents or third-party nominees.

Political Science

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The use of lethal injection to carry out the death sentence has been made difficult because of the European Union's refusal to export the drug needed. This has not resulted in

A. Cancellation of all state and federal executions. B. The use of private compounding placement C. Readopting death by firing squad D. Reinstating the electric chair

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Because it is such a big state, Texas has more prisoners than any other state in the union. However, the Texas prison population is actually one of the smallest on a per capita basis

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Political Science

Congressional committees that consist of members of both the House and Senate are ________ committees

A) standing B) ad hoc C) coordinating D) joint E) select

Political Science

______ refers to the political chief executive and the ministers that head the various government departments.

A. Patriotism B. Government C. Politics D. Nationality

Political Science