Smaller and Weaker Parties Are Most Likely to Have Electoral

question 52

Multiple Choice

Smaller and weaker parties are most likely to have electoral success under which system of elections?

• A) the proportional representation system
• B) the majority system
• C) the plurality system
• D) the unitary system

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Definitions:

Business Fluctuations

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Money Supply

The overall volume of fiscal assets in an economy, which includes cash, coins, and amounts in checking and savings accounts, at a certain time.

Rational Expectations

An economic theory suggesting that individuals make predictions about future economic events using all available information in an unbiased and informed manner.

Discretionary Policies

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