Q1. Are congressional elections in the United States competitive? Explain your reasoning
Q2. Should opposition parties and the voters who support them participate in elections in non-democracies? Explain your reasoning.
Q3. Who governs? Discuss whether American campaigns and elections allow for a democratic form of government where citizens can freely choose between elected officials representing distinct viewpoints in competitive elections, holding them accountable for poor performance and rewarding them with re-election for good performance. Identify and describe 3 reasons that they may not meet this standard (10 points). Then, explain what the purpose of American elections is if they have difficulty meeting this standard (10 points).
Q4. What was the most interesting thing you learned in this class, and how does it relate to how you will understand future campaigns and elections?