Suppose a prime minister who runs a coalition government calls a snap election. Which statement describes the most likely reason for this action?
a. The prime minister wants to hand power to someone else in his or her own party.
b. The prime minister has lost the support of many members of his or her own party.
c. The prime minister expects his or her party to win a clear majority of seats in the new election.
d. The prime minister hopes to strengthen the coalition by increasing his or her personal popularity.
Question 2
In a parliamentary system such as Great Britain's, the Prime Minister is chosen _____.
a. by the monarch
b. through split-ticket voting
c. through alternative voting
d. by legislative appointment
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