Answer the following questions in short answers ( 4+ sentences.)
1. How does the role of parties in classical and leadership democracy explain public frustration with America's political leadership?
2. Why is pluralism anti-majoritarian? Explain.
3. What does classical pluralism share with Athenian democracy with regards to winners and losers in the political process?
4. What are frontrunner effects in political campaigns? What benefits do candidates reap from being the frontrunner and what dangers must they avoid?
5. Is objectivity or balance a better standard for reporters to use in their reporting in an effort to achieve fairness in their coverage? Why?
6. What does it mean when someone says that the news media casts the candidates? What are the elements or characteristics that define the modern presidential candidate in the minds of the voters?
(Hint: What characteristics are measured in national election polls, and would you add any others?)
7. Should candidates emphasize image or policy as the basis of their campaigns? Why?