Representatives in a proportional representation system are selected on the basis of

a. influence with the government.
b. being placed high on a party list.
c. reputation with interest groups.
d. having personal connections to the prime minister.
e. being a representative of a powerful interest group.


b. being placed high on a party list.

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Often third parties are

A) created by immigrants. B) a reaction to a particular problem. C) the result of straight party line voting. D) the result of party realignments. E) reflective of political boredom.

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Positive peace __________.

A. is the absence of war B. resolves the underlying reasons for war C. is the absence of war between great powers D. sets the stage for the next war

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Acts of public, broadcasted protest are numerous throughout American and world history. What is a central strategic similarity between the protests by NFL players and the protests by Tommie Smith and John Carlos in 1968?

A. Both instances of protest were witnessed by high-ranking officials as a result of planning by the protestors. B. Both instances of protest occurred at critical moments that guaranteed high viewership and social impact. C. Both instances of protest featured a mixture of respect and irreverence that strengthened the messages of the acts. D. Both instances of protest troubled fundamental perceptions of Americanness that provoked widespread dialogue.

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