Party Systems & Electoral Participation
How might a country with a history of colonialism most likely reflect that experience in its present-day political culture?
Unquestioning acceptance of authoritarian rule.
Preference for direct democracy in all forms of government.
Complete avoidance of any form of centralized government.
Distrust of foreign intervention and emphasis on national sovereignty.
Which electoral system is most likely to lead to the development of a coalition government?
Single-member district plurality system.
First-past-the-post system.
Presidential system with an Electoral College.
Proportional representation system.
What is an example of how grassroots movements can impact political parties?
Introducing new issues into public discussion
Overthrowing governments without electoral participation
Reducing corruption rates directly through legislation
Establishing gender quotas without party approval
What effect does a single-member district plurality system commonly have on the party structure within a legislature?
It often leads to a dominance of two major parties.
It ensures equal representation for all registered political parties.
It encourages stable coalitions among multiple small parties.
It provides an advantage for regionally concentrated minority groups.
What term describes a political system where two major parties dominate voting in nearly all elections?
Two-party system
Nonpartisan democracy
Military dictatorship
One-party state
How many major parties compete for power in a two-party system?
Two major parties
Only one major party competes for power
Three or more major parties
No major parties; candidates are independent
What can be inferred about a country with numerous political parties that frequently enter into coalitions?
Its government is dominated by one party that controls policymaking processes completely.
It lacks any significant ideological diversity among its political parties.
It has a fragmented multiparty system that requires compromise to govern effectively.
It employs a majoritarian electoral system which favors two dominant parties over others.

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Which type of party system typically features multiple political parties that have the capacity to gain control of government offices, separately or in coalition?
No-party system
Authoritarian regime
Multi-party system
Single-party state
What is a referendum?
A meeting of international representatives to discuss global issues.
A gathering of political party leaders to negotiate policies.
A general vote by citizens on a specific issue or policy.
A debate between political candidates running for office.
Which political system is least likely to experience frequent governmental collapses due to lack of majority support?
Multi-party systems
Dominant party system
Coalition governments
Parliamentary democracies