These Essays are due after the break and consist of you guys doing 2 out of the 3 for each chapter. Have a good spring break and Study for this TEST!!!!!!!
Chapter 8 Essays
1)Evaluate the claim that in a democracy candidates should say what they mean to do if elected and be able to do what they promised once they are elected. To what extent do party promises result in public policy? What changes do the advocates of the ʺresponsible party modelʺ suggest in order to ensure that party promises be turned into public policy?
2) Do parties keep their campaign promises? For what purpose is a party platform, and how well does it predict the policies the party attempts to carry out when its candidates win office? In your opinion, are Americaʹs two political parties sufficiently different, or too much the same?
Explain.
3)Describe the responsible party model, and explain why its advocates believe it would make for a more democratic government in the United States. Do you agree? What do you think are its strengths and weaknesses? Explain.
Chapter 9 Essays
1)Why are Iowa and New Hampshire especially important to each party in the process of
selecting national convention delegates? Should they have this sort of power? Explain.
2)Describe the current funding system for federal elections in the United States. Assess the advantages and disadvantages of ʺfullʺ public financing of federal elections. Who would benefit from such a policy? Why?
3)Describe the three key effects campaigns can have on voters, and note which two of the three are most significant, and why. If you were running a campaign, what would be your emphasis? Why?
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