Essays on Elections

The Bundestag, the lower house of parliament, is chosen through a complicated electoral process in Germany. The voting process combines the advantages of both proportional and direct representation while also guarding against historical election errors in Germany that resulted in political splintering during the Weimer Republic between World Wars I...

Jim Kennedy: The New Mayor of Philadelphia Jim Kennedy won the general election in Philadelphia in 2015, which generated conflicting reactions. He had pledged to control the city s taxation in order to affect economic growth. In the debate, Kennedy is referred to as a genuine person who was successful in...

Independent voters were believed to be a phantom before surveys were used in study. Political independents' effects were neither investigated nor comprehended. It was often believed that men would vote for individuals above political parties. Independent voters were assumed to support the beliefs of the party they claimed to lean...

Carson and Jason’s book Ambition, Competition, and Electoral Reform Carson and Jason’s book Ambition, Competition, and Electoral Reform examines how politics are carried out during congressional elections as well as electoral institutions between 1872 and 1944 through the lens of contemporary political science. The authors use electoral data from the early...

In a representative government, the outcomes of policies are influenced by voter beliefs as well as political choices. The media has a huge impact on persons' views and opinions. Reporters must collect, frame, and summarize facts that voters use to make voting judgments. Unfortunately, the media has become extremely skewed...

The Effect of Term Limits on Voter Satisfaction The research article on "The Effect of Term Limits on Voter Satisfaction" is beautifully written. The study begins with a history of term limits in various states, as well as the motivations for the policy, and then discusses both the projected beneficial consequences...

The United States Voter Participation Rate in 2016 Elections The United States of America recently registered a lower voter participation rate than in 2012 elections. According to the data collected, the number of voters increased in some states while decreasing in others. According to Regan’s post, millions of individuals did not...

The electoral system in the United States is as old as the country's constitution. The founding architects of this magnificent nation devised a constitutional convention that distinguishes presidential elections from those of other elective positions. The concept of the Electoral College arose from the challenges that our forefathers anticipated during...

The Purpose and Context of Susan B. Anthony's Speech The purpose of Susan B. Anthony's speech is to express her outrage at her incarceration as a result of her decision to vote in the 1872 American election (Buhle Buhle, 2005). On the other hand, the context of her speech...

In contrast to other institutions, FIFA's organizational structure and vulnerability to corruption In contrast to other institutions, FIFA’s organizational structure is notable for exposing it to corruption. Numerous fraud incidents involving politicians have surfaced recently, allegedly signaling the need for additional reforms. The structure can be improved so that it functions...

Historically, voter turnout has been an important indicator of the health of a country s democracy. But it can also be a difficult measurement to understand, since many factors may affect it. Demographics A number of demographic characteristics may influence the rate of voter turnout, including age, race, and gender. In addition, the...

The barring of people with mental disabilities from exercising their right to vote has historically been a topic of discussion. Voting rights for people with mental disabilities receive very little attention. The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has fought for decades to ensure that people with...