In many congressional districts, particularly in more populated areas, House members' constituencies tend to have fairly ________ positions on many issues.

Indira Gandhi came to power in 1966 because

a. her father, Nehru, wanted her to do so. b. her grandfather, Gandhi, wanted her to do so. c. she was the choice of the Soviet leadership. d. the Syndicate thought she would be malleable. e. her husband's name drew so many votes.

Which factor largely accounts for the failure of the U.S. electoral system to produce a third party that rivals the Democrats and Republicans?

a. multi-member districts and a proportional voting system b. single-member districts and a nonpartisan blanket primary system c. multi-member districts and a plurality voting system d. single-member districts and a plurality voting system