The United States, through its local, state, and national contests, holds more elections, more often, than any other democracy in the world. But in recent years, there have been troubling signs that our system of campaigns and elections has become much more fragile than we had previously thought. Through a clear, concise, and objective question-and-answer format, this book provides a solid understanding of why campaigns and elections are integral components of American democracy and how those fundamental elements may be vulnerable to misuse.
The United States, through its local, state, and national contests, holds more elections, more often, than any other democracy in the world. But in recent years, there have been troubling signs that our system of campaigns and elections has become much more fragile than we had previously thought. Through a clear, concise, and objective question-and-answer format, this book provides a solid understanding of why campaigns and elections are integral components of American democracy and how those fundamental elements may be vulnerable to misuse.
Dennis W. Johnson is Professor Emeritus and former Associate Dean at the George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management. He is also one of the country's foremost experts on campaigns and political consultants, and has written widely on campaigns and elections. Previously, Johnson spent a decade as a political consultant and served as a chief of staff for a member of Congress. He is the author of Democracy for Hire: A History of American Political Consulting.
Inhaltsangabe
List of Tables Introduction Chapter 1: Voting and Participation Chapter 2: Carving Out Legislative Districts Chapter 3: Political Parties and Elections Chapter 4: Statewide, Local, and Congressional Elections Chapter 5: Money, Mega Donors, and Wide Open Spending Chapter 6: Inner Workings of Modern Campaigns Chapter 7: How Campaigns Have Changed Chapter 8: Direct Democracy - Ballot Campaigns Chapter 9: Threats to Democracy References Notes Index
List of Tables Introduction Chapter 1: Voting and Participation Chapter 2: Carving Out Legislative Districts Chapter 3: Political Parties and Elections Chapter 4: Statewide, Local, and Congressional Elections Chapter 5: Money, Mega Donors, and Wide Open Spending Chapter 6: Inner Workings of Modern Campaigns Chapter 7: How Campaigns Have Changed Chapter 8: Direct Democracy - Ballot Campaigns Chapter 9: Threats to Democracy References Notes Index
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