What has been the most important effect of the two-ballot single-district procedure used to elect ...

What has been the most important effect of the two-ballot single-district procedure used to elect delegates to the National Assembly?
 
  a. Fragmentation of the party system
  b. Emergence of small fringe parties
  c. Decline in voter turnout
  d. Political corruption
  e. Polarization of the party system

 Q. 2

A key reason why pre-twentieth century rebellions did not produce total revolutions was that they lacked cohesive structure.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

 Q. 3

In comparison to campaigns for national offices, political campaigns in the states are usually unsophisticated and less costly.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

 Q. 4

Which of the following is a major difference in the law-making process used in France and that used in the United States?
 
  a. In both countries, most bills are introduced by the executive; therefore, there is no major difference.
  b. In the United States, after a bill is introduced, it is reviewed by legislative committees; no such process exists in France.
  c. In both countries, bills must be passed in identical forms by both chambers of the legislature; therefore, there is no difference.
  d. In France, a bill must be scrutinized by the State Council to determine its impact on subnational governments; such a process does not exist in the United States.
  e. In France, it is possible that a bill, once passed, can be submitted to the Constitutional Council for judicial review; such a process is not possible in the United States.

 Q. 5

Ideology tends to paint a picture of the world as it is and offers an explanation.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

 Q. 6

The costs of political campaigns in state elections continue to rise significantly, largely due to U.S. Supreme Court decisions and the expanded use of electronic campaign tactics.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

 Q. 7

Which of the following statements about the National Assembly is INCORRECT?
 
  a. Its members are elected through a two-ballot single-district procedure.
  b. It is the stronger chamber of parliament.
  c. It can censure the government.
  d. It is called the upper house because it is the stronger chamber of parliament.
  e. It can pass a law opposed by the Senate.

 Q. 8

Totalitarian ideologies generally focus on some form of absolute evil to which they can attribute all national or worldwide wrongs and social injustices.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false