Rethinking American electoral democracy /
Matthew J. Streb.
- 2nd ed.
- New York : Routledge, 2011.
- xiv, 240 p., ill. ; 23 cm.
- Controversies in electoral democracy and representation .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Creating a model electoral democracy -- p.1. Rethinking the costs of voting -- Factors that influence voter turnout -- The offices we elect -- Direct democracy -- p.2. Rethinking the mechanics of voting -- Ballot laws -- Voting machines -- p.3. Rethinking national elections -- The redistricting process -- Presidential primaries -- The Electoral College -- Campaign finance -- Conclusion: Moving toward a model electoral democracy.