POLS 207 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Negative Campaigning, White Primaries
14 Oct 2016
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Only votes if the personal benefits outweigh the costs: characteristics of who votes/does not vote. Can"t practice racial discrimination: define a white primary. Represent groups/organizations on the hill and offer counsel to legis members. Meant to spotlight lobbyist activities: define grassroots lobbying and when it is most effective. Professional- the more influence interest groups have when legis is less professional. Develop and clarify alternate party policy position for voters. Hold elected officials responsible for enacting policy once elected. Make it more democratic: types of primaries: open, closed, run off. Open- anyone can vote as long as registered with state. Closed- must be registered with party to vote. Run-off- held between top 2 vote getters when no one gets majority: structure of american parties and characteristics. Hold and run primaries for national election: define divided gov. One branch is controlled by one party and the other branch, another. When it focuses on the issues vs. character: baker vs. carr.
