Table 4 illustrates how society B is divided up along two cleavages. In order to be in power in society B, you need the support of 55% of the population.
$$\begin{array}{l}
\text { Table 4: Cleavage Structure of Society B }\
\
\begin{array} { | l | l | l | }
\hline & \begin{array} { l }
\text { French Speaking } \
( \% )
\end{array} & \begin{array} { l }
\text { Flemish Speaking } \
( \% )
\end{array} \
\hline \text { Catholic } & 35 & 20 \
\hline \text { Protestant } & 30 & 15 \
\hline
\end{array}
\end{array}$$
-If you were a Flemish-speaking Catholic political entrepreneur interested in mobilizing a minimal winning coalition (consisting of at least 50% of the population), which group would you try to politicize in society B?

Question

Table 4 illustrates how society B is divided up along two cleavages. In order to be in power in society B, you need the support of 55% of the population.
 $$\begin{array}{l}
\text { Table 4: Cleavage Structure of Society B }\
\
\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } 
\hline & \begin{array} { l } 
\text { French Speaking } \
( \% )
\end{array} & \begin{array} { l } 
\text { Flemish Speaking } \
( \% )
\end{array} \
\hline \text { Catholic } & 35 & 20 \
\hline \text { Protestant } & 30 & 15 \
\hline
\end{array}
\end{array}$$
-If you were a Flemish-speaking Catholic political entrepreneur interested in mobilizing a minimal winning coalition (consisting of at least 50% of the population), which group would you try to politicize in society B?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Catholics are the largest group in society B, so they would be the most likely group to provide the support needed to form a minimal winning coalition.

Table 4 Illustrates How Society B Is Divided Up Along