AMERICAN GOVERNMENT 31 - Campaigns and Elections

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Dartmouth College

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Not offered in 2008-2009; may be offered in 2009-2010 This course examines two major areas of American politics: the behavior of voters in elections and the behavior of candidates in campaigns. The first few weeks of the course focus on the fundamental questions of voting behavior. Why do people vote in elections Does Party affiliation mean anything to voters Do issues matter in elections Do candidate traits make a difference to voters Which of these things matters most Finally, do campaigns matter to election outcomes This question motivates the second portion of the course. Campaign institutions such as debates, advertisements, media coverage, polls, nominations, voting rules, and financing are discussed. Potential reforms are debated. Prerequisite: Government 3 or permission of the instructor. Dist: SOC; WCult: W. Bafumi, Fowler.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dartmouth.edu

Phone Number:

(603) 646-1110

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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