Which of the following states that cabinet portfolios will be distributed among government parties in strict proportion to the number of seats that each party contributes to the government’s legislative seat total?
A. proportional representation
B. Gamson’s law
C. portfolio coalitions
D. presidential decrees
B. Gamson’s law
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a. Court of Military Appeals b. the U.S. Solicitor General c. state courts d. U.S. circuit courts
After 1991, the Indian economy
A. became more controlled by the state. B. nearly collapsed because of low foreign exchange reserves. C. became an instant capitalist success. D. began the slow process of liberalization.
According to the author, international politics matters
a. only to foreign policy elites. b. only to national politicians. c. to everyone. d. little to most people.
Which of the following accurately describes the mayor-council form of government?
A. The council is chosen by a popularly elected mayor who exercises executive control. B. The city council chooses the mayor out of its membership every six months. C. The legislative function is assigned to the city council, and the executive function is assigned to the mayor. D. The city council has legislative authority but can be disbanded at any time by the mayor.