PL SC 001 Chapter 1-2: Chapter 1- 2
17 Dec 2015
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8. distinguish between different types of decision making rules (i. e. plurality, majority, supermajority, and unanimity) and discuss how each increases (or decreases) transaction and conformity costs: plurality a vote in which the winning candidate receives the greatest number of votes ( but not necessarily a majority over 50 percent), majority the principle that decisions should reflect the preferences of more than half of those voting. 4. describe the articles of confederation and explain why this system of government the weaknesses of the articles of confederation: each state only had one vote in congress, regardless of size, congress had not have the power to tax, congress did not have the power to regulate foreign and interstate commerce, there was no executive branch to enforce any acts passed by congress, there was no national court system, amendments to the articles of confederation required a unanimous vote, laws required a 9/13 majority to pass in congress.
