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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... election . A runoff primary is limited to the two highest vote - getters in the first primary . Runoff elec- tions are more common in the southern United States . In most states , only a plurality of votes is needed to win a primary ...
... election . A runoff primary is limited to the two highest vote - getters in the first primary . Runoff elec- tions are more common in the southern United States . In most states , only a plurality of votes is needed to win a primary ...
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... Election Commission ( FEC ) is responsible for enforcing limits on individual and organizational contributions to all federal elections , administering the public funding of presidential campaigns , and requiring full disclosure of all ...
... Election Commission ( FEC ) is responsible for enforcing limits on individual and organizational contributions to all federal elections , administering the public funding of presidential campaigns , and requiring full disclosure of all ...
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... elections from party politics , most municipal elections are held at times other than the party primaries or the general election . The nonpartisan ballot - combined with at - large , citywide elections has historically benefited higher ...
... elections from party politics , most municipal elections are held at times other than the party primaries or the general election . The nonpartisan ballot - combined with at - large , citywide elections has historically benefited higher ...
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Politics and Political Science | 1 |
The Purposes of Government | 7 |
The Paradox of Democracy | 15 |
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