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Since it is impossible for everyone to take a hand in running the country, the people elect representatives to act on their behalf, such as the members of the House of Representatives and municipal councils. Parliamentary democracyThe Netherlands is a parliamentary democracy. This means that elections are periodically held, giving citizens the opportunity to cast their vote for the candidates from the political parties that best represent their views. Representatives are elected by the Dutch people at various levels:
Duties of representativesElected representatives have a number of duties:
Role of representatives in a democracyCitizens elect their representatives, choosing people they feel will promote their interests. Representatives must therefore be aware of the social issues of the day. To stay informed of current events, they confer with members of the public and a wide variety of interest groups, for example during working visits. They also answer questions by email and letter. Citizens’ influence in a democracyCitizens can also influence local or national politics by taking action themselves, for example by sending emails to members of parliament or town councils. They can also submit petitions or launch citizens' initiatives. Information on democracy and the rule of lawThe government would like to get the public more involved in politics and society. One way of doing this is through the organisation ProDemos, House for Democracy and Rule of Law. How are members of Iran's Guardian Council selected?The Supreme Leader (Iran's Head of State) directly appoints the six clerics, and may dismiss them at will. The head of the judicial system of Iran nominates six lawyers for confirmation by the Majlis.
Which of the following expresses the role that the Guardian Council plays?Which of the following expresses the role that the Guardian Council plays in Iran's electoral process, according to the passage? The Guardian Council vets all of the candidates seeking political office in Iran to make sure that all candidates have proper qualifications.
Why do singleWhy do single-member district (SMD) electoral systems tend to promote two-party systems? Only one candidate can win in a SMD electoral system, so minor parties are less likely to win.
Which of the following describes how the Mexican president is elected?The president of Mexico is elected for a six-year term by direct election of the population. The candidate who wins a plurality of votes is elected president. No president can serve more than a single term in office, therefore every presidential election in Mexico is a non-incumbent election.
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