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Which of the following is true about Antigua and Barbuda's electoral system?
Which of the following is true about Antigua and Barbuda's electoral system?
- Voters in each constituency elect multiple Members of Parliament.
- The party that wins the most constituencies is asked to form the government. (correct)
- The Senate is an elected body.
- Independent candidates are not allowed to stand for elections.
Who becomes the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda?
Who becomes the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda?
- The leader of the party that wins the most constituencies (correct)
- The Governor-General
- The leader of the party that wins the second most constituencies
- The leader of the party that wins the most votes
What happens if the winning party in Antigua and Barbuda's elections has fewer than 8 seats?
What happens if the winning party in Antigua and Barbuda's elections has fewer than 8 seats?
- It is not allowed to form a government.
- It forms a minority government. (correct)
- It forms a coalition government with other parties.
- It forms a majority government.
How often must general elections be held in Antigua and Barbuda?
How often must general elections be held in Antigua and Barbuda?
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What is the role of the Official Opposition in Antigua and Barbuda's government?
What is the role of the Official Opposition in Antigua and Barbuda's government?
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Who is eligible for election to the House of Representatives in Antigua and Barbuda?
Who is eligible for election to the House of Representatives in Antigua and Barbuda?
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Antigua and Barbuda's Senate is an elected body.
Antigua and Barbuda's Senate is an elected body.
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In Antigua and Barbuda's electoral system, voters in each constituency elect multiple MPs.
In Antigua and Barbuda's electoral system, voters in each constituency elect multiple MPs.
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Minority governments in Antigua and Barbuda typically have an easier time passing legislation than majority governments.
Minority governments in Antigua and Barbuda typically have an easier time passing legislation than majority governments.
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