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Retrospective evaluations make incumbents less responsive to constituent demands.

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What is the paradox of voting? Why might people choose to vote? Why might people choose not to vote? What could we do to increase turnout? Should voting be made compulsory, in the same way that paying taxes is? Why or why not?

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The procedures for counting disputed ballots are set forth by law, making it possible to determine the winner of a specific race, as long as there is a hand count.

With the large sums of money spent on elections in the United States, many people are understandably worried. Yet some scholars argue that this is not a significant problem. What are the advantages and disadvantages of spending on election campaigns? What evidence do we have on the relationship between campaign contributions and subsequent access and influence? On which side of this issue do you stand, and why?

An important activity of any campaign is ________, which most directly involves ________.

What is mobilization?

What is it called when a popular presidential candidate generates additional support for legislative candidates and helps them gain office?

Which of the following restrictions on voter eligibility is true for all Americans regardless of what state they live in?

The electoral college accords each state a number of electoral votes, which are equal to the state's representation in the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Which state holds their elections entirely by mail?

Which vote is cast by citizens during a general presidential election?

Candidates who are behind in election polls often use ________ as a way to gain momentum and make the race competitive.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of being exposed to television advertising in political campaigns?

Which of the following most directly contributes to an incumbent president facing competition for the party's nomination during a reelection bid?

Senator Bedfellow has decided to run for president of the country. In this case, Senator Bedfellow would be the "incumbent" in the presidential election.

The main way that American candidates reach the electorate is through:

What is it called when candidates spend a great deal of time meeting voters face-to-face?

A 527 organization can accept unlimited amounts of ________ but cannot use that money on behalf of a specific ________.

What groups can raise and spend money in election campaigns? What are the different rules and regulations that apply to each of these groups? Why do we limit the ability of certain groups and not others to raise and spend money on campaigns as they see fit?

A key role of elections is to ensure elected representatives are accountable to their constituents. What characteristics must both voters and elected officials have in order for elections to provide accountability? In your opinion, do we need to do anything to ensure greater accountability? Why or why not?