Streb, Matthew J. 1974-

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.

9780415882026 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0415882028 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Elections--United States.
Elecciones--Estados Unidos.
Democracy--United States.
Democracia--Estados Unidos.

JK 1976 / S914r 2011

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