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Title: Germany is one of two major states in Western Europe that are federal rather than unitary. ...
Post by: Preet on Mar 16, 2018
Germany is one of two major states in Western Europe that are federal rather than unitary.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

 Q. 2

While the Basic Law sought to control some of the overly democratic structures, it did not intend to restrict individual freedoms.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

 Q. 3

The federal president in Germany has a number of very significant political powers.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

 Q. 4

The Basic Law was never ratified directly by the West German public.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

 Q. 5

When parties win more seats on the first ballot in the constituencies than they are entitled to according to the second vote proportions, the result is:
 
  A. second votes
   B. overhang mandates
   C. constructive opposition
   D. bonus seats

 Q. 6

What is the constitution structure designed to prevent too many political parties from being represented in the German legislature called?
 
  A. the positive vote of non-confidence
   B. consortial federalism
   C. second ballot
   D. five percent clause

 Q. 7

What is the constituency vote in German federal election based upon?
 
  A. 299 single-member districts
   B. 89 multiple-member districts
   C. 14 state governments
   D. 11 Lander administrators

 Q. 8

The German ballot is easily identifiable among national ballots because
 
  A. it is invariably very long.
  B. it is very short.
  C. it has two columns and voters vote twice.
  D. it has a single very long list of names on it.


Title: Germany is one of two major states in Western Europe that are federal rather than unitary. ...
Post by: Same.sha on Mar 16, 2018
Ans. to #1

FALSE

Ans. to #2

TRUE

Ans. to #3

FALSE

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TRUE

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B

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D

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A

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C