QUESTION 1: One strength of the district electoral system is __________; one weakness is ______________.

stability; less than fair representation
quality candidates; instability
good representation of minorities; lack of clear winners

QUESTION 2: The example of post-1990 Somalia is used to demonstrate what relationship?
International organizations (such as the United Nations) and state governance.
The proportion of women in the legislature and recruitment processes.
Sophisticated production networks and state power.

QUESTION 3: Identify the correct pairing of the type of state and the corresponding type of challenge typically faced.
modern, older states: economic integration;
recent, weaker states: skewed development
modern, older states: skewed development;
recent, weaker states: cultural homogenization
modern, older states: cycles of decline and failed states;
recent weaker states: the end of the Cold War

QUESTION 4: All of the following statements concerning political parties are true EXCEPT
Political parties integrate and socialize citizens into democratic practices and norms.
Political parties coordinate different state agencies and link government to society.
A political party is a political organization that seeks to influence policy, typically by getting candidates and members elected or appointed to public office.

QUESTION 5: District electoral systems showcase the _____________ whereas proportional representation systems emphasize the ___________.
means; end
economy; culture
prime minister; president

QUESTION 6: Which of the following elements is absent from patronage-based party systems but present in the European model?
interest aggregation
rewards for political support
voters