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What is the term for the practice of drawing districts in a way that favours one party over the other?
What is the term for the practice of drawing districts in a way that favours one party over the other?
How many electors are there in the electoral college?
How many electors are there in the electoral college?
What is the minimum number of electoral votes required to win the presidency?
What is the minimum number of electoral votes required to win the presidency?
Who do voters directly vote for in a presidential election?
Who do voters directly vote for in a presidential election?
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What is the outcome when a candidate wins the electoral college but not the popular vote?
What is the outcome when a candidate wins the electoral college but not the popular vote?
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What type of primary election allows only registered party members to participate?
What type of primary election allows only registered party members to participate?
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In a proportional representation system, what is possible?
In a proportional representation system, what is possible?
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What is the characteristic of a majority system?
What is the characteristic of a majority system?
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Which type of electoral system is more likely to incentivize a two-party system?
Which type of electoral system is more likely to incentivize a two-party system?
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What is the term for a system where only one party has a majority of the seats in the government?
What is the term for a system where only one party has a majority of the seats in the government?
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What is the primary factor that determines the type of party system in a country?
What is the primary factor that determines the type of party system in a country?
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How often are legislative districts redrawn?
How often are legislative districts redrawn?
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What is the status of Texas in terms of primary elections?
What is the status of Texas in terms of primary elections?
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What is the name of the law that states that a single-member district system will tend to favor a two-party system?
What is the name of the law that states that a single-member district system will tend to favor a two-party system?
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In a proportional representation system, how many representatives are elected per district?
In a proportional representation system, how many representatives are elected per district?
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Why do most places have a plurality system?
Why do most places have a plurality system?
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What is the primary difference between a one-party system and a dominant-party system?
What is the primary difference between a one-party system and a dominant-party system?
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