American Democracy Now, 2nd Edition (Harrison)Chapter 9:
Elections, Campaigns, and VotingLearning ObjectivesHaving studied this chapter, students should be able to do each of the following:
- Define the various types of elections in the U.S.
- Describe the various types of ballots.
- Discuss the eligibility requirements for running for office.
- Discuss the nature of political campaigns today.
- Describe the key efforts to regulate campaign finance.
- Describe the process of presidential elections.
- Describe the effects of demographics on voting turnout.
- Explain the factors that contribute to non-voting.
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