A major difference between the governments of the UK and the other European countries is that in the latter, ________.
A. single-party majority rule is the norm
B. constitutional monarchies are absent
C. communist governments dominate
D. coalition governments dominate
E. centralization of power is pervasive
Question 2
Which of the following is a direct implication of the absence of a written constitution in the UK?
A. The governing party faces few checks and balances.
B. The governing party faces a strong judiciary.
C. The executive privileges of the governing party are subject to the discretion of the monarch.
D. The monarch exercises absolute control over the legislature by virtue of traditional authority.
E. The central government often operates under the influence of strong sub-national actors.