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First finish the chapter on “Political Parties,” pp. 137-39 in the textbook.  Then complete and self-grade the multiple choice questions.
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Next read the chapter on “Voting and Elections,” pp. 147-53 in the textbook.  Then complete and self-grade the multiple choice questions.
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There is no written assignment this week.  Instead, begin preparing for the mid-term exam on Nov. 15th, which will cover through the chapter on "Voting and Elections."
 
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These questions are useful in preparing for the mid-term exam:
 
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1. “Split-ticket voting” consists of what?
 
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2. Protests over the Vietnam War and disputes about the Democratic Party’s nomination process caused it to make the process (a) more (b) less democratic.  Select (a) or (b).
 
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3. In three sentences or less, explain what “patronage” is.
 
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4. Imagine that it’s Election Day and you recently moved but forgot to register at your new address.  If you were old enough to vote, could you?  Should you be able to?
 
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5. Which do you prefer: open or closed primaries?  Why?
 
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6. Individuals cannot contribute more than $2000 to someone else’s campaign, but can spend as much money as he likes on his own campaign.  For example, New York City Mayor Bloomberg spent over $25 million of his own wealth to become mayor of [[New York City]].  Should someone be able to spent unlimited amounts of his own money to win?  Explain briefly.
 
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7. In a few sentences or less, explain the difference between hard and soft money in campaigns.
 
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8. The FDA (an agency in the executive branch of the federal government) announced that it plans to approve cloned animals for food (meat, milk, eggs, etc.).  It says it cannot find any harm from it.  Do you agree with allowing cloned food?  Suppose you asked presidential candidates, and they all said it is up to the FDA, not them.  How would you respond?
 
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