Which Term Refers to an Explicit Agreement Among Parties to Divide

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which term refers to an explicit agreement among parties to divide up the seats in cabinet when no single party has a majority of seats in the elected legislature?

• A) coup d'état
• B) prorogation
• C) non-confidence motion
• D) coalition

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