Government 208 - ELECTIONS IN POLITICAL ORDER
Fall
2012
02
4.00
Howard Gold
TTh 10:30-11:50
Smith College
19424-F12
SEELYE 106
hgold@smith.edu
An examination and analysis of electoral politics in the United States. Voting and elections are viewed in the context of democracy. Topics include electoral participation, presidential selection, campaigns, electoral behavior, public opinion, parties, and Congressional elections. Special attention will be paid to the 2012 presidential election.