This new volume contains all the material a reader needs to understand the American election process and its political parties. This complete A-to-Z reference guide covers the people, events, and terms involved in the electoral process. It also provides the history of elections in the United States, focusing primarily on the presidential elections. Appendix material includes the results for every presidential election.
Encyclopedia of American Political Parties and Elections,;Third Edition;provides comprehensive coverage of the American election process and its political parties.
In the 1863 gubernatorial election, Clement L. Vallandigham, a Democrat who supported peace, gained the ire of many soldiers who ... laws should be reviewed then appeared on state ballots every 20 years: in 1932, 1952, 1972, and 1992.
Focusing on United States politics, covers political figures, parties, organizations, legislation, historical events, and terminology.
Articles examine the election process for president, Congress, and statewide offices, and discuss the roles of political parties and the media, election scandals, and voting rights.
Politics in the American States: A Comparative Analysis, 7th ed. Washington, D.C.: CQ Press, ... Packaging the Presidency, 3d ed. ... Washington, D.C.: Congressional Quarterly, 1997Lewis, Charles, and the Center for Public Integrity.
The second edition of this Very Short Introduction offers an up-to-date overview of American political parties and elections, providing an insider's view of how the system actually works while shining a light on some of its flaws"--
This book will explores this compelling and controversial issue, examining where money in American politics comes from, where it goes, and the impact of all of those millions of dollars on American society.
Four volume set. First two volumes are based on the Republican Party. Second two volumes are based on the Democratic Party.
In 1816, Margaret married John Timberlake, a ship's purser in the U.S. Navy, but her conduct continued to be criticized. According to local gossip, ...
This book deals with party disloyalty featuring biographies of luminaries and studies of individual election campaigns and political movements, examining reasons for party desertion.