Which of the Following Statements About Women as Heads of Government

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about women as heads of government and state is FALSE?

• A) Women have been the head of government or state in more than half of European countries between 2015 and 2020.
• B) These days, around one third of all ministers are women.
• C) Women reach the highest office in the country only when a left-leaning party is in power.
• D) Countries that elect more women to parliament are also more likely to have female cabinet members.

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