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According to the __________ model, President George H. W. Bush would have been penalized by voters for breaking his promise not to raise taxes.
 
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Define the plurality rule. In your opinion, how democratic is the plurality rule in U.S. national elections? In your answer, consider the lowest number a winning candidate can get according to this rule.
 
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Answer to Question 1

responsible party

Answer to Question 2

An ideal response will:
1, Define plurality rule as a candidate who wins office by getting more votes than his or her opponent.
2, Compare and contrast plurality and majority rules, and highlight differences in the nomination of the president and Senate and House seats.
3, Discuss the democratic nature of plurality and majority rules.





 

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