Why are coalition governments so prevalent in parliamentary systems?
a. Parliamentary systems are nonpartisan, but coalition governments can often act much like parties.
b. The winner-take-all system that is used in parliamentary systems encourages coalition governments.
c. Coalition governments discourage third parties.
d. In a multiparty system with proportional representation, single parties usually do not win a majority of the seats.
d
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Hypothetically, what would have happened if the United States selected its president using the national popular vote with a run-off system? a. Al Gore would have become president. b. Al Gore and Ralph Nader would have formed a governing coalition to control the presidency. c. The election results would have been thrown out because no candidate received a majority and new elections would have been held until one of the three candidates received a majority. d. There would have been an additional election between Gore and Bush to determine who would be president.
Which of the following is the best example of constituency service?
a. A member of Congress succeeds in amending an appropriation bill to provide money for a veterans' hospital in the member's home district. b. A member of Congress helps a constituent resolve a problem involving Social Security benefits. c. A member of Congress votes to toughen immigration laws to limit the number of people who can enter the U.S. legally. d. A member of Congress votes in favor of legislation that would require businesses to provide their employees with unpaid leave in case of the birth of a child or a family emergency. e. A member of Congress votes in favor of an amendment to the Constitution that would give constituents veto authority.
According to the text, partisan gridlock ________
A) reached an all-time low in 2011 B) results in a higher than average rate of laws being passed C) has never led to the shutdown of government D) has not occurred in the United States since the 19th Century E) has indicated a lack of common ground
The Administrative Procedure Act sets out the process by which federal executive agencies
a. delegate responsibility. b. receive input from the public about regulations. c. enforce regulations. d. publish the Federal Register. e. propose and issue regulations.