Suppose that a developing country is undergoing a period of constitutional reform.
The country has a high level of political fragmentation. Tribal leaders are most likely to seek which of these features in a new constitution?
a. A strong presidential system
b. Banning closed party primaries
c. Using runoff election rules
d. A scheme of proportional representation
Question 2
A political scientist using the ideational approach to explanation would point towards which of these to explain political instability in Iraq during the post-Saddam period?
a. Kurds and Sunnis used to gain substantial benefits from membership in the military.
b. The leaders of the major ethnic groups have rejected the notion of a common Iraqi identity.
c. A large number of Iraqis believe the U.S. invasion was intended to secure access to Iraqi oil.
d. Most Iraqis are aware of the high level of corruption in both local and national institutions.
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