American democracy is celebrated globally
American democracy is celebrated globally as the example for
all other democracies to model their governments upon. Despite this prestigious
reputation, the United States has lower voter turnout rates than many other
democracies.
During this summative assignment, students will analyze and
compare voter turnout for Presidential elections over recent decades. Students
will examine three recent election turnouts to assess voter behavior. The three
voter turnout case studies to be examined are for the Presidential elections of
1996, 2000 and 2008. Each case study will compare and contrast the
characteristics designated in the template below. After completing all three
voter turnout case studies, students will evaluate what policies, efforts and
actions were successful at increasing voter turnout. The complete assignment
should be between eight to ten pages in length. Students should ensure they
answer the following questions with respect to the election year case studies
and follow this general outline:
Introduction
Case Study 1 Voter Turnout 1996
•What was the aggregate voter turnout for the 1996 election?
•Is this turnout level higher or lower than normal election turnout? •Based on
the outcome of the 1996 election (Bill Clinton elected), what key variable(s)
might best explain the outcome; rules, political realities, strategies, or
choices? •Were there any demographic patterns that played a major factor in the
selection of the winner?
Case Study 2 Voter Turnout 2000
•What was the aggregate voter turnout for the 2000 election?
•Is this turnout level higher or lower than normal election turnout? •Based on
the outcome of the 2000 election (George W. Bush elected), what key variable(s)
might best explain the outcome; rules, political realities, strategies, or
choices? •Were there any demographic patterns that played a major factor in the
selection of the winner?
Case Study 3 Voter Turnout 2008
•What was the aggregate voter turnout for the 2008 election?
•Is this turnout level higher or lower than normal election turnout? •Based on
the outcome of the 2008 election (Barack Obama elected), what key variable(s)
might best explain the outcome; rules, political realities, strategies, or
choices? •Were there any demographic patterns that played a major factor in the
selection of the winner?
Compare, Contrast, and Conclude
•Describe the unique aspects of voter turnout based on each
of the election case studies. •Evaluate the demographic patterns and the
affects of lower voter turnout based on each of the election case studies.
•Compare and contrast the voter turnout, and the effectiveness of major efforts
(by political parties, interest groups, or the news media) to increase voter
turnout, between the election case studies. Support your comparison with the
similarities and differences of each case. •Analyzes a variety of factors that
impacted voter turnout in each election case study and/or could impact future
election cycles. Support your analysis with examples of rules, political realities,
strategies, and/or choices of political actors.
Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:
•Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length
(excluding title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style
•Must include a title page with the following:a.Title of paper b.Student’s name
c.Course name and number d.Instructor’s name e.Date submitted
•Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a
succinct thesis statement. • •Must address the topic of the paper with critical
thought. • •Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. • •Must use
at least five scholarly resources. • •Must document all sources in APA style •
•Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style • •
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