In the case of Wesberry v. Sanders (1964) the Supreme Court ruled ...

[corkyiscool3328]

In the case of Wesberry v. Sanders (1964) the Supreme Court ruled that congressional districts within a state must be of roughly __________.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word

Question 2

How has the nomination process moved over time from being party-centered to being candidate-centered?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[ryrychapman11]

Answer to Question 1

equal population size

Answer to Question 2

An ideal response will:
1, Identify that in the past party candidates were usually nominated in district, state, and national conventions, where party regulars played a major role.
2, Detail how party candidates now are almost exclusively nominated in primaries or grassroots caucuses in the states, where party organizations help but do not run the show.
3, Note that nominations today are garnered largely by those who are best able to raise money, gain access to the media, form their own campaign organizations, and win the support of powerful interest and advocacy groups.
4, Describe how the change in the nominating system has changed party organizations from being the primary focus in the nominating process into campaign machines that help and serve the candidates who are running for office.

[corkyiscool3328]

Excellent

[mochi09]

TYSM