The electoral system that tends to produce a large number of political parties is
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Terms in this set (25)Which of the following best describes the correlative relationship between the type of executive in a country and the type of electoral system used to elect the legislature? There is no correlation between type of executive and the kind of electoral system used to elect the legislature. Civil rights typically refers to the promotion of: equality Which of the following statements about constitutional courts in the world is accurate? Trials have more influence on constitutional interpretation in countries with a fused appellate and constitutional court. The origins of British democracy can be traced back to the: Magna Carta, 1215. Which of the following statements about the relationships among democratization, modernization theory, and political elites is accurate? According to modernization theory, economic development is important to democratization, but a focus on elites shows that the type of wealth or resources has a big impact on the success of democratization. Which of the following statements about semi-presidential systems is accurate? The prime minister is typically the initiator of policy. Republicanism can be defined as: a system that emphasizes separation of powers and representation of the public through elected officials. Bicameral systems can be traced back to different representation for: economic classes. A political scientist notes that in a particular voting district, an elected representative has formed an especially close bond with her constituents, and that during her past term she even voted against the will of her party in order to better support the popular will of the people in her district. This political scientist would most likely use this observed relationship to argue that: single-member district systems are superior to proportional representation systems. Which of the following was an effect of the rapid development of many Asian countries in the 1970s on the study of democracy? It helped to discredit modernization theory. A national vote initiated by the government on a particular policy issue is commonly known as: a referendum. In which of the following ways does a proportional representation (PR) system differ from a single-member district (SMD) system? Voters in a PR system are typically more willing to vote for smaller parties.
Proportional representation systems can be defined as: electoral systems in which the percentage of votes a party receives in a district will determine how many seats that party will win. In a presidential system, the president typically serves as: both head of state and head of government. In a parliamentary system, the prime minister serves as: head of government. Which of the following statements about bicameralism is accurate? Bicameral systems were often retained in modern times to restrict the power of popularly elected lower houses of the legislature. The idea of legal institutions to which everyone is subject is known as: the rule of law. The ability of constitutional courts to strike down legislation even in the absence of a specific court case is known as ________ review. abstract Which of the following statements about legislative structures is accurate? The majority of liberal democracies have bicameral systems. Which of the following statements about referenda and initiatives is accurate? Formal power to call national referenda lies with the head of state in many European countries. Which of the following is more likely to be a problem in a presidential system than in a parliamentary system? a policy disagreement between the legislative and executive that restricts lawmaking for a long period, even if the executive has become unpopular with the electorate Which of the following accurately describes a component of a mixed electoral system? Voters are allowed two votes, one for a candidate and one for a party. In which of the following ways does a parliamentary system differ from a presidential one? Prime ministers must command a majority to stay in office; presidents do not. The electoral system that tends to produce a large number of political parties is: proportional representation. The executive who symbolizes and represents the people is the: head of state. Students also viewedChapter 5 Comparative Politics30 terms chapter 526 terms Chapter 629 terms Chapter 730 terms
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Politics in States and Communities15th EditionSusan A. MacManus, Thomas R. Dye 177 solutions Other Quizlet setsPOLI 105 Midterm Exam 154 terms POLS Chapter 525 terms Mod 3 - Politics11 terms Final exam Practice test25 terms What is the most common electoral system?Proportional systems
Party-list proportional representation is the single most common electoral system and is used by 80 countries, and involves voters voting for a list of candidates proposed by a party.
What is it called when a candidate receives the largest number of votes?Plurality voting refers to electoral systems in which a candidate, or candidates, who poll more than any other counterpart (that is, receive a plurality), are elected.
What is a proportional system in politics?Proportional representation has been defined as an electoral system where seats in a legislature or council are allocated to various interests in proportion to their strength in the electorate. Such a system might reward a group that is 15 percent of the electorate with roughly 15 percent of the seats in a legislature.
What is political party system?A party system is a concept in comparative political science concerning the system of government by political parties in a democratic country.
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