The Term Hung Government Refers to

question 44

Multiple Choice

The term hung government refers to

• A) a situation of divided partisan control of the two houses of Parliament.
• B) instances where no party can claim by itself the control of a majority of the seats in Parliament.
• C) a situation of extreme partisanship within Parliament.
• D) the formal veto power of Parliament to reject legislation promoted by the executive.
• E) past instances where the British monarch tried to limit the power of Parliament.

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