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If the two-party system in the United States splintered into factions, leading to the creation of a number of small parties, and you were the leader of one such small party, how would you expect to avoid problems such as factionalism that would make
 
  it difficult for Congress to do its work?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Of the issues listed in Table 8.4, on which do we see the greatest difference between younger and older Americans?
 
  a. allowing Social Security funds to be invested in the stock market
  b. ensuring women access to abortion services
  c. expanding government services in general
  d. favoring same-sex marriages
  e. supporting cuts in military spending to reduce the deficit



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Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1, Explain that parliamentary systems with multiple small parties often form coalitions after elections to create a governing majority.
2, Discuss why a governing majority is important for Congress to work.

Answer to Question 2

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