Political scientists have identified several reasons for low voting participation in the United States. Outline their major theories and explain which you find most convincing and why.
What will be an ideal response?
Students should identify most of the theories outlined in the text (demographic, legal barriers, electoral arrangements, biased election administration, and citizen disaffectation) and carefully explain the logic behind each. They should make an argument for which explanation they find most convincing and make a case for their choice.
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What will be an ideal response?
Status-quo states include
a. Germany. b. Egypt. c. Japan. d. South Korea. e. All of the above are correct.
Both terrorism and guerrilla war pose problems for conventional military forces because their combatants
a. hide among the population and use hit-and-run tactics. b. pose as rebels against an oppressive regime. c. are people with radical religious convictions. d. use modern media and communication systems. e. have charismatic leaders voicing propagandistic messages.
How many terms may an individual serve in the House of Representatives?
a. No more than 2 terms. b. No more than 4 terms. c. No more than 6 terms. d. No more than 8 terms. e. There is no limit to the number of terms in the House of Representatives.