Responsible Government Requires Which of the Following

question 96

Multiple Choice

Responsible government requires which of the following?

• A) The political executive must maintain the support of the legislature.
• B) The governor general is elected in free and fair elections.
• C) The federal government always runs a balanced budget.
• D) The Crown maintains the confidence of both houses of parliament at all times.

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Definitions:

Privileged Classes

Social groups granted special advantages or benefits by virtue of their position in the social hierarchy.

Mainstream Media

Traditional forms of mass communication, such as television, newspapers, and radio, considered to reach and be accepted by the largest audience.

Corporate Interests

The objectives, agendas, or motivations of businesses and corporations, often aimed at maximizing profit, expanding market share, and influencing policy and regulation.

Class Differences

Variations in social status, wealth, education, and power among different groups within society, often leading to disparities in opportunities and life outcomes.