Juan Linz Argues That

question 31

Multiple Choice

Juan Linz argues that:

• A) Parliamentary systems are better for democracy than presidencies.
• B) Presidencies are better for democracy than parliamentary systems.
• C) Presidentialism makes clear that the executive heads the government.
• D) Parliamentary systems make it difficult to change an unpopular government.

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Definitions:

Fitness

The ability of an organism to survive and reproduce in its environment, often influencing the genetic makeup of future generations.

Virulent

The degree of pathogenicity within a group or species of parasites, viruses, or bacteria, indicating how harmful they are.

Myxoma Virus

A lethal virus affecting rabbits, originally used as a biological control agent to manage rabbit populations, notably in Australia.

Mobile Genetic Element

A type of DNA that can move around in the genome. Common examples include transposons (“jumping genes”) and plasmids.