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Proportional representation is a system
 
  a. in which most of the seats in the legislature are distributed to the party that receives the majority of votes.
  b. in which seats in the legislature are distributed in proportion to the number of votes that a party receives.
  c. in which all parties participating in an election are guaranteed a certain number of seats.
  d. that tends to have only two major parties.
  e. that is inherently unfair because it hinders minor parties.

Question 2

Though they sometimes interfere with the power or policy goals of the state, authoritarian rulers generally respect individual rights.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

False
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