Which Attribute Is Associated with a "Consensus" Type of Democratic

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which attribute is associated with a "consensus" type of democratic constitutional design?

• A)There is a separation of powers among the executive, legislature, and judiciary.
• B)Power is concentrated in the hands of the leadership of the political party that won the most recent election.
• C)Majority party members in the legislature are expected to follow the lead of the executive and cabinet.
• D)The constitution is interpreted by the legislature.

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Definitions:

Egoistic

Pertaining to or involving an excessive preoccupation with one's own advantage and interests at the expense of others or the community.

Anomic

A state of normlessness or social instability resulting from a breakdown of standards and values or a lack of purpose.

Fatalistic

An attitude characterized by the belief that all events are predetermined and therefore inevitable, leading to a sense of powerlessness over one’s life.

Nonmaterial Social Facts

Aspects of social life that exist outside of the physical domain, including values, norms, and social roles that influence human behavior.