What explains the pattern of midterm loss? Be sure to discuss the three major political science theories and consider their strengths and weaknesses in making your argument.
What will be an ideal response?
Students should identify surge and decline, referendum, and balance theories of midterm loss and discuss the strengths and weakness of these theories. They should make an argument for which theory (or combination) best explains the pattern of midterm loss.
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The federal government now offers __________ social safety net programs
a. approximately 50 b. approximately 200 c. more than 500 d. more than 2,000
The Canadian electoral system has what consequence for smaller political parties?
A. it under-represents majority electoral results B. it makes it difficult for smaller parties to exist and function at the national level C. it makes it easy for smaller parties to exist at the national level D. it makes it possible for new parties to come into existence easily
Liberals believe that the Great Depression was the result of
a) inadequate demand in the private sector b) excessive government intrusion into the economy. c) a decline in the work ethic of the U.S. worker. d) all of the above
______ refers to a political system that values the needs of society over that of an individual.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).