Political Institutions
In which type of legislative system is an elected official most likely directly accountable to a specific geographic constituency?
Proportional representation system with closed lists
Mixed electoral system combining both proportional and majoritarian features
Multi-round runoff electoral system
Single-member district plurality system
Which legislative system allows for a fusion of executive and legislative powers?
Federal
Parliamentary
Unitary
Presidential
Which individual holds significant power in both executive and legislative branches under most parliamentary systems?
Chief Justice.
Vice President.
Prime Minister.
Speaker Parliament.
Considering parliamentary systems, how would backbenchers' influence over legislation likely compare in majoritarian versus proportional representation systems?
The same level of influence as backbenchers’ roles are defined by parliamentary rules rather than electoral systems.
Less influence in majoritarian systems due to stronger party discipline required for maintaining government stability.
Greater influence in majoritarian systems because individual members often hold decisive votes.
Greater influence in proportional representation due to increased need for coalition-building among parties.
Which of the following legislative systems is characterized by a single chamber or house?
Bicameral
Tri-cameral
Multi-cameral
Unicameral
In a parliamentary system, who typically has the power to draft and propose legislation?
Interest groups representatives.
Supreme court justices.
The president.
Members of parliament.
What is the key advantage of a bicameral legislature?
Greater stability and predictability.
Simplicity and easier public participation.
Checks and balances between two chambers.
Representation from different segments of the population.

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What does “bicameral” mean when referring to a legislative system?
Having two separate chambers within the legislative body.
Having all members appointed rather than elected.
Functioning without any permanent committees or subcommittees.
Being composed of representatives from only one political party.
How does a strong committee system within a legislature typically affect policy regarding state authority versus individual rights?
Strong committees prioritize speed over quality in policymaking, often overlooking complex issues like personal freedoms versus state power.
It encourages detailed scrutiny of proposed laws impacting this balance by allowing experts to review them closely before full assembly votes.
Committees diminish legislators' accountability because they obscure who is responsible for decisions affecting citizens' liberties and government control.
It limits discussion about such policies by keeping debates confined within specialized groups rather than engaging the whole legislature's diversity of perspectives.
What is a common impact of a bicameral legislature on law-making compared to a unicameral legislature?
Weaker committee structures within the legislative process
More extensive review and potential modification of proposed legislation
Decreased efficiency in passing urgent laws
Reduced ability for oversight of the executive branch