#1:\u00a0\u00a0OPTION A) Why does the United States have the lowest voter turnout of any Westernized democracy? List and explain at least FOUR answers. (Make sure you focus on the systemic reasons for low turnout rather than the characteristics of a non-voter, such as low education, etc.) Present at least THREE arguments why low voter turnout IS a serious problem and then present at least two arguments why low voter turnout IS NOT a serious problem. Your answer must be at LEAST 15 sentences in length and is worth 20 points. <\/p>\n
OPTION B) Explain the four components of political ideology. Illustrate the differences using political parties and\/or your own position on the two ideological spectra. Your answer must be at LEAST 15 sentences in length and is worth 20 points.
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#2:\u00a0OPTION A) This section of the course you have been reading about political linkage institutions, interest groups being one of them. First, DESCRIBE\/EXPLAIN the FUNCTIONS\/ROLES interest groups play in our American political system, specifically in advancing democracy, with examples. Second, EVALUATE the ways in which the interest group system falls short of the democratic ideal. Your answer must be at LEAST 20 sentences in length and is worth 25 points so make it good! <\/p>\n
OPTION B) Answer the same set of questions but in regards to POLITICAL PARTIES. What segments of the political system do they help and how? Describe and give examples. How do political parties fail and what affect do their failures have on democracy? Your answer must be at LEAST 20 sentences in length and is worth 25 points so make it good! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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