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  1. AP Comparative Government
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Party Systems & Electoral Participation

Question 1
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In which type of electoral system do voters have the chance to rank candidates by preference rather than selecting just one?

Question 2
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What is the name given to the form of government where one person possesses unlimited power without effective constitutional limitations?

Question 3
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What type of electoral system allows voters to cast ballots directly for specific legislation or policies?

Question 4
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How can the use of majoritarian electoral rules affect the policy-making process within democratic regimes?

Question 5
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Which feature is most commonly associated with majoritarian electoral systems?

Question 6
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Which country lacks a formal political party structure for its legislative body and has a body of Islamic scholars responsible for vetting candidates?

Question 7
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What impact does a mixed-member proportional representation system have on political institutions' ability to manage social challenges effectively?

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Question 8
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What impact does mandatory voting have on political campaigns in countries where it is enforced compared to those without such requirements?

Question 9
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Which type of electoral system tends to produce a two-party system?

Question 10
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What electoral system typically leads to a two-party system due to its winner-take-all approach in single-member districts?