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1. Name the candidates (and their parties) who won the top three number of seats in the Knesset.

2. A coalition is defined as a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action; the union of different political parties or groups for a particular purpose, usually for a limited time.
Why would it be easier for Mr. Netanyahu than for Ms. Livni to build a coalition?

3. What was central to Mr. Lieberman's campaign platform?

4. The head of the party who wins the most Knesset seats in an election is usually asked by the President to become the Prime Minister and form the next government. If Ms. Livni's party won the most number of seats, why might President Peres ask Mr. Netanyahu to form the next government?

5. If Mr. Netanyahu forms a coalition with Nationalist and orthodox parties, what will their positions most likely be on Iran and the Palestinians?