Campaign Finance/Outside Spending Analysis This paper requires students to research the sources of funding for the two major political parties. Using FEC data ,provide an overview of funding sources for the Democrats and Republicans. This should include money raised by the national party organizations (RNC, DNC) and related organizations such as the congressional campaign committees. […]
Complete a 5-7 page (double-space, standard margins) paper to receive a passing grade in the course. (The bibliography and the cover-page do NOT count as one of the 5-7 pages). Any student submitting less than 5 pages of content will have 20 points deducted from his/her grade. Research one upcoming competitive 2022 U.S. Senate race. […]
Party Platforms Comparison One central component of our course is understanding the ways in which political parties provide cues for voters, including the creation of policy platforms. In this research assignment, students will compare and contrast the two major parties’ policy positions as stated in their most recent political platforms (2020). Specifically, students will identify […]
