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Which type of party is characterized by dominance from parliamentary elites and often practices patronage-based mobilization?
Which type of party is characterized by dominance from parliamentary elites and often practices patronage-based mobilization?
What mechanism is described as an important feature of catch-all parties, even though it is not explicitly mentioned in the text?
What mechanism is described as an important feature of catch-all parties, even though it is not explicitly mentioned in the text?
What is the main reason why Duverger's Law, which suggests two major parties emerge in SMD electoral systems, may not apply today according to the text?
What is the main reason why Duverger's Law, which suggests two major parties emerge in SMD electoral systems, may not apply today according to the text?
Which party type was the first to involve 'the masses' and practice greater internal party democracy?
Which party type was the first to involve 'the masses' and practice greater internal party democracy?
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What happens to mass parties once they start to achieve electoral success according to the text?
What happens to mass parties once they start to achieve electoral success according to the text?
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What major trend regarding members and voters is highlighted in the text as a challenge for political parties?
What major trend regarding members and voters is highlighted in the text as a challenge for political parties?
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What voting system is used in France for Presidential elections to achieve a similar result to the AV system proposed in the UK referendum?
What voting system is used in France for Presidential elections to achieve a similar result to the AV system proposed in the UK referendum?
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In France, for elections to the National Assembly, what happens to candidates who receive less than 12.5% of the vote in the first round?
In France, for elections to the National Assembly, what happens to candidates who receive less than 12.5% of the vote in the first round?
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Which voting system has a more proportional vote-seat relationship compared to Single Member District (SMD) systems?
Which voting system has a more proportional vote-seat relationship compared to Single Member District (SMD) systems?
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What type of proportional representation system involves voters usually voting for a party and candidates chosen in multi-member districts?
What type of proportional representation system involves voters usually voting for a party and candidates chosen in multi-member districts?
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Which country's voting system is highlighted as being just as proportional as pure Proportional Representation (PR)?
Which country's voting system is highlighted as being just as proportional as pure Proportional Representation (PR)?
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What type of party system is characterized by the presence of only one significant political party winning most elections?
What type of party system is characterized by the presence of only one significant political party winning most elections?
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What is a common reason why people don't like parties?
What is a common reason why people don't like parties?
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What characterizes the 'catch-all party' according to the text?
What characterizes the 'catch-all party' according to the text?
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Which aspect is a common feature of populist parties?
Which aspect is a common feature of populist parties?
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Why do populist parties often emerge, according to the text?
Why do populist parties often emerge, according to the text?
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What distinguishes populist parties of the left from those of the right?
What distinguishes populist parties of the left from those of the right?
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What sets apart the leadership structure of populist parties according to the text?
What sets apart the leadership structure of populist parties according to the text?
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What is the primary role of political parties in a modern democracy, as suggested by E.E.Schattschneider?
What is the primary role of political parties in a modern democracy, as suggested by E.E.Schattschneider?
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Which type of electoral system relies on multi-member districts and party lists of candidates to ensure proportional representation?
Which type of electoral system relies on multi-member districts and party lists of candidates to ensure proportional representation?
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Which Canadian territory is known for practicing consensus government, rather than a party-based system?
Which Canadian territory is known for practicing consensus government, rather than a party-based system?
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What is the primary purpose of the Alternative Vote system, also known as Preferential balloting?
What is the primary purpose of the Alternative Vote system, also known as Preferential balloting?
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Which electoral system is characterized by districts being won with either a plurality or majority of votes?
Which electoral system is characterized by districts being won with either a plurality or majority of votes?
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Which country outlines a specific role for political parties in its Basic Law?
Which country outlines a specific role for political parties in its Basic Law?
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