What is a way in which the United States differs from other democracies?
a. It has a presidential system rather than a parliamentary one.
b. There is only one layer of decisionmaking authorityat the national level.
c. It has a commitment to majority rule through elections.
d. It has a political system in which the head of the executive branch is selected by members of the legislature.
e. It has a political culture that affects the political system.
Question 2
What is the meaning of plurality rule?
a. that all adult Americans (with a few exceptions) have the right to vote
b. that the people vote directly on laws
c. that each American's vote counts equally
d. that whoever or whatever gets the most votes wins
e. that every American is subject to the same laws as everyone else
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