All of the following are true concerning proportional representation EXCEPT
A. it is often referred to as the plurality system.
B. it offers lists of candidates rather than a single candidate.
C. it is widely used in Europe.
D. the number of legislative representatives a party wins depends on the overall proportion of the vote it receives.
A
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Which of the following statements is not representative of Machiavelli’s thinking?
a. Rulers must be adept at the “beastly” game of politics. b. In the game of politics, the end justifies the means. c. The prince may be obligated to act against faith, against charity, against humanity, and against religion. d. Violence should never be employed because it has a tendency to come back to haunt rulers.
Following the Gitlow case in 1925, the Supreme Court began issuing a series of deci-sions incorporating most of which amendment to the Constitution to the states?
a. 1st b. 2nd c. 4th d. 5th