Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Britain's Use

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of Britain's use of the single-member district (SMD) electoral system?

• A) It strengthens democratic rule.
• B) It encourages the strength of smaller parties,which results in more coalition governments.
• C) It supports the dominance of the Labour and Conservative parties.
• D) It weakens the regional concentration of smaller parties.

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Definitions:

Annul

To declare invalid an existing law, decree, decision, or marriage, making it as though it never existed.

Catherine of Aragon

The first wife of Henry VIII of England and queen consort from 1509 to 1533, best known for her marriage's role in the start of the English Reformation.

Ignatius Loyola

Founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), which was a significant force in the Counter-Reformation.

Catholic Reformation

A period of Catholic revival beginning in the late 16th century, in response to the Protestant Reformation, aiming to reform and renew the Roman Catholic Church.