Politics in AmericaIntroduces students to the American political system by examining the struggle for power-the participants, the stakes, the processes, and the institutional arenas. |
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... candidates- in the general election . Voters in the general election may chose any candidate , regardless of how they voted earlier in their party's primary or whether they voted in the primary at all . Independent and minor - party ...
... candidates- in the general election . Voters in the general election may chose any candidate , regardless of how they voted earlier in their party's primary or whether they voted in the primary at all . Independent and minor - party ...
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... candidates react under pressure . However , the debates emphasize candidate image over substantive policy issues . Candidates must appear presidential . They must appear confident , compassionate , concerned , and good humored . They ...
... candidates react under pressure . However , the debates emphasize candidate image over substantive policy issues . Candidates must appear presidential . They must appear confident , compassionate , concerned , and good humored . They ...
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... Candidate Image In an age of direct communication between candidates and voters via television , the image of candidates and their ability to relate to audiences have emerged as important determinants of voter choice . As party and ...
... Candidate Image In an age of direct communication between candidates and voters via television , the image of candidates and their ability to relate to audiences have emerged as important determinants of voter choice . As party and ...
Contents
Politics and Political Science | 1 |
The Purposes of Government | 7 |
The Paradox of Democracy | 15 |
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