Which Statement Best Describes the Winner-Take-All System That Is Used

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the winner-take-all system that is used in the selection of members of Congress in the United States?

• A) The candidate who wins the most votes in a district will win that seat.
• B) The number of seats a party occupies in Congress is based on the percentage of the vote it got.
• C) The party that wins in a majority of districts in a state will win the rest of the districts.
• D) The party that wins the fewest amount of votes in a state must concede to the opposing party.

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Definitions:

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An organizational structure characterized by standardized procedure, hierarchy of authority, and a clear division of labor, often within governmental agencies.

Capitalism

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Socialism

A political and economic theory advocating for the means of production, distribution, and exchange to be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.

Manufacturing

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