In some countries such as France, judges are responsible for gathering information relevant to the disposition of a case and can even initiate a criminal investigation against an individual. This system of justice is known as

Which of the following is true of postwar settlement?

A. West Germany replaced capitalism with communism. B. East Germany made capitalism more compatible with democracy. C. It resulted in a specific agreement being created between representatives of Germany's different classes. D. It resolved the long-term split between the Protestants and Catholics. E. It ameliorated the class cleavage and the postwar economic system.

Which best describes political scientist Arend Lijphart's conclusions about which type of democracy is best?

a. He concludes that majoritarian democracy is equally effective as others in maintaining order and managing the economy, but superior in its representation, so it is better. b. He concludes that consensus democracy is equally effective as others in maintaining order and managing the economy, but superior in its representation, so it is better. c. He concludes that consensus democracy provides better representation and protection of minority views, but majoritarian democracy leads to more effective government, therefore it is not that one is better, they just have different advantages. d. He concludes that majoritarian democracy provides better representation and protection of minority views, but consensus democracy leads to more effective government, so, one is not better, they just have different advantages. e. Lijphart is a critic of democracy and has provided the most intellectually respected defense of authoritarian political systems.