Party Systems & Electoral Participation
Which characteristic is most common among dominant-party systems?
Exercise real competition during elections but fail routinely fall short against dominant entity.
Routinely win a fair majority votes through completely free open electoral contests
Completely eliminate all forms of legal opposition establish an absolute monopoly power
A single party consistently controls government over long periods while allowing limited opposition activity.
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.
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.
In response to global health crises like a pandemic, how might governments adjust national healthcare policies?
Governments may increase funding for public health services and disease prevention
Abolition of private health insurance options becomes a prevalent policy shift
State control over all medical facilities is usually implemented as an immediate measure
Nations commonly reduce expenditures on healthcare to focus resources elsewhere
When does an independent candidate participate in an election?
Exclusively during primary elections within major parties
After failing to win a primary election within their own party
Without affiliation to any established political party
Solely in presidential elections
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

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What fundamental action can citizens take to uphold accountability within political party systems?
Applying for government jobs irrespective of qualification
Drafting legislation on behalf of elected officials
Performing audits on state-owned enterprises
Voting out incumbents who fail to meet expectations
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 do we call a political organization that primarily aims to influence an area's policies and leadership before collapsing or merging with another group after achieving its goals?
Ruling junta
Revolutionary movement
Dominant party
Temporary coalition