The ______ is a majoritarian system in which the winning candidate must obtain a majority of the votes.
A. single nontransferable vote system
B. alternative vote system
C. single-member district plurality system
D. majority-runoff two-round system
B. alternative vote system
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a. governor b. attorney general c. practicing lawyer d. federal judge
Studies show that voting participation rates are higher for African Americans than political scientists would otherwise anticipate on the basis of socioeconomic status. What is the best explanation for this political phenomenon?
a. As a group, African Americans are older than other groups of Americans and consequently more likely to vote. b. Levels of political efficacy are lower for African Americans than they are for other groups of Americans. c. African American participation rates are enhanced by the effectiveness of organizations in the African American community. d. As a group, African Americans are younger than other groups and consequently more likely to vote. e. As a group, African Americans are wealthier
Historical approaches to international relations stressed
a. dialectical materialism. c. comparability. b. ethical and moral issues. d. description of unique events.
Which of the following best describes Texas's efforts to address contemporary public policy challenges facing the state?
A) Texas actively addresses those public policy challenges that are related to education, the environment, and health and human services. B) Texas is frequently a leader among large states in addressing contemporary public policy challenges. C) Texas is generally more proactive than reactive in addressing contemporary public policy challenges. D) Texas has addressed contemporary public policy challenges irresponsibly by using its immense oil revenues at an unsustainably fast pace. E) Texas has often been reluctant to play an active public policy role and often addresses challenges only when