POLI 4034 Chapter : 21-Oct
Document Summary
Strict laws have been passed in texas where you need a drivers license, gun permit, military id, or passport in order to vote. Ten studies: five say no effect, four say decrease in turnout, one says increase. Parties can encourage someone to run, but ultimately it is the person"s decision. The changing role of parties and nominations over time: The caucuses (proto-parties) would often go out and recruit people, especially at the presidential level. Very anti party, wanted to get rid of that. Get rid of party bosses, let the people decide. Closed: you can vote for anyone either dem or rep. Cross over voting: voters take part in a more exciting race or to vote for a more appealing candidate. Raiding: a conscious effort to weaken the other party by voting for it"s least attractive candidate. The top two vote winners then go against each others.
