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== Homework ==
 
== Homework ==
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List the different factors that affect the outcome of an election, such as the status of the economy (consumer confidence), the extent of media bias in favoring one side, the strength of the candidates with respect to electability, special world or national events that may sway the public more to one side than the other, and so on.  Ponder how much "weight" or emphasis to give each consideration (with the totals adding up to 100%, as in 30% to the economy, 35% to media bias, etc.).  Then answer these questions:
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1.  Can you identify parts of the acceptance speeches of Mitt Romney or Barack Obama that were designed to improve their poll numbers in a particular way?
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1.  List what you think are the top factors (e.g., jobs, handling of the wars, Tea Parties, media bias, government spending, education, or anything else) affecting the outcome of the election this November 2nd, and give relative "weights" to each according to your opinion.
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2.  Identify the total numbers by political party in the House and Senate, before the election (e.g., the House consists of __ Democrats and __ Republicans, for a total of 435).  Include the Independents in the Senate in the Democratic totals because they vote for the Democratic leadership.   
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3.  Is the President on the ballot this November?  If not, then why not?
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4.  Using your answers questions 1 and 2 above and any other information, make a prediction of composition by political party of the House and Senate after Election Day.  Explain briefly the basis of your predictions.
      
'''Extra credit''':
 
'''Extra credit''':
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5.  What tactical change by either party between now and the election would cause you to change your prediction significantly?
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Post your answers at [[American Government Homework One]].
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You can post your answers at [[American Government Homework One]].
    
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