Problem: Answer all six short answer prompts. These should be at least one, no more than two, paragraphs. A single sentence won't suffice.
Answer the three long answer prompts. Given the time available this should be a thoughtful exploration of the question. A strong answer will incorporate theory and examples. Feel free to reference current events if relevant.
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Short answer
SA1. Why is gerrymandering good for political parties but bad for average citizens? Need Assignment Help?
SA2. What is bureaucratic regulatory capture? What are the implications for society?
SA3. What is the Electoral College? How does it relate to the popular vote in presidential elections?
SA4. What is the function of the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution?
SA5. What is "split ticket" voting? How likely it is in today's political environment?
SA6. How does "procedural cartel theory" help address collective action problems in Congress?
Long answer
1. What is "media indexing?" How does it relate to different models of the media? In answering this prompt, offer arguments about the potential pros and cons of unfaithful indexing.
2. Ricker & Ordeshook created an equation to represent a citizen's decision on whether or not to vote. Describe the key elements of their equation, with particular emphasis on the "D" term. What was the "D" term trying to accomplish? What are some strengths/limitations of using this term to help explain voting behavior?
3. Many have argued that political science is, in essence, the study of collective action problems. To answer this prompt, first explain the theory behind collective action problems: what are they, why are they so hard to solve, and what are some strategies to overcome the challenges? Then apply this to illustrate the challenges behind a historical or contemporary collective problem, of your choosing, in American politics. You've had an entire semester to ponder this, so the bar is especially high if you choose this prompt!
In one snazzy sentence: if democracy were an ice-cream flavor, what would it be?