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iveyjurea

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Legislative gridlock is unlikely in a parliamentary system where a single party controls a majority of the seats because
 
  a. legislative committees must act on proposals within strictly-enforced time limits.
  b. an elected executive outside the legislature can rally public opinion and force legislative action.
  c. the legislative majority acts as the executive and proposes laws it wishes to enact.
  d. parliaments consist of single legislative bodies.
  e. opposition parties can easily step in and take control of the legislative process.

Question 2

Which of the following politicians is more likely to be assured of getting their legislation passed?
 
  a. President
  b. Speaker of the house
  c. Prime minister
  d. Majority party chair
  e. Senate majority leader



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

c



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