Elections A to Z - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0872893669 ISBN 13 : 9780872893665

Editeur : CQ Press, 2007

Synopsis

Elections A to Z explains how campaigns and elections, the hallmark of any democracy, are conducted in the United States. The new third edition has been redesigned and updated with new entries covering the vital current elections topics that readers want to know about.′′′′Entries range from short definitions of terms like ôfront-runnerö to in-depth essays exploring vital aspects of campaigns and elections, such as the right to vote, turnout trends, and the history, evolution, and current state of House, Senate, presidential, and some state-level elections.′′′′Readers will find essential information on:′′′′ Stages in the campaign process and the general election ′′ The roles of political consultants, the media, and political parties ′′ Debates and issues such as term limits, majority-minority districts, and campaign finance′′ Amendments, legislation, and court cases that have shaped electoral, campaign, and voting matters ′′ Voter turnout and voting rights in the United States ′′ Important terms and concepts like ôabsolute majorityö and ôdark horseö′′ Highlights of presidential elections throughout U.S. history ′′′′Now available in a new design with a new lower price, this is a must-have guide for libraries serving researchers interested in elections.′′

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Elections A to Z explains how campaigns and elections, the hallmark of any democracy, are conducted in the United States. The new third edition has been redesigned and updated with new entries covering the vital current elections topics that readers want to know about. Entries range from short definitions of terms like front-runner to in-depth essays exploring vital aspects of campaigns and elections, such as the right to vote, turnout trends, and the history, evolution, and current state of House, Senate, presidential, and some state-level elections. Readers will find essential information on: Stages in the campaign process and the general election The roles of political consultants, the media, and political parties Debates and issues such as term limits, majority-minority districts, and campaign finance Amendments, legislation, and court cases that have shaped electoral, campaign, and voting matters Voter turnout and voting rights in the United States Important terms and concepts like absolute majority and dark horse Highlights of presidential elections throughout U.S. history Now available in a new design with a new lower price, this is a must-have guide for libraries serving researchers interested in elections.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CQ Press
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0872893669
• ISBN 13: 9780872893665
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 665
• Éditeur: Benenson Bob
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible