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In the post-war period, turnout at American presidential elections has generally been
1. 80%+
2. 70-79%
3. 60-69%
4. below 60%
Which of these electoral systems is most common in elections to national assemblies in Western Europe?
1. the alternative vote
2. single member plurality
3. mixed member majoritarian
4. party list proportional representation
Which of the following is generally true of proportional representation?
1. it is used mainly for presidential elections
2. it leads to single-party government
3. it is based on single-member constituencies
4. it leads to government by a coalition or a minority party
Which one of these countries employs the mixed member proportional system?
1. Finland
2. France
3. Germany
4. United States
Most presidents are chosen by
1. direct election
2. appointment
3. inheritance
4. the legislature
Partisan dealignment refers to
1. weakening bonds between social groups, electors and parties
2. the declining space occupied by religion in political life
3. the collapse of communism
4. the emergence of a more active judiciary
A referendum is
1. another term for a no confidence vote
2. a vote of the assembly on a constitutional issue
3. a form of proportional representation
4. a vote of the electorate on an issue of public policy