Author Question: A majority of eligible Americans vote in most congressional elections. Indicate whether the ... (Read 36 times)

Ebrown · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

A majority of eligible Americans vote in most congressional elections.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Briefly differentiate between coalition building in the United States and in Europe. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each system?

What will be an ideal response?

whitcassie · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 10, 2018

Answer to Question 1

FALSE

Answer to Question 2

An ideal response will:
1, Discuss the institutional structure of the U.S. plurality system, which effectively limits the ability of third parties to partake in government.
2, Contrast the American winner-take-all model with the majority of European countries, which use a proportional representation system and coalition governments including minority parties.
3, State that proportional representation gives greater voice to minorities at the cost of extreme third parties having greater influence.