For this assignment, chooseONEof the writing prompts and write a minimum 300 word essay. For more detailed instructions, review theInstructions for Lesson Writing Assignments.
1) Read theGallup reporton attitudes towards third parties. How do Americans view third parties?Why is it so difficult for third party candidates to win in the United States? How would having more than two competitive political parties change American politics?
2) Review the Pew Research articles “U.S. trails most developed countries in voter turnout” and “Weekday elections set the U.S. apart from many other advanced democracies.” Specifically, how does voter turnout in the U.S. compare with voter turnout in other advanced democracies? What are some of the causes for the low voter turnout between the United States and other advanced democracies? What are the pros and cons of changing election day to a holiday or a weekend?
3) Look at Table 9.1 ofAmGovand read the Pew Research article “News Use Across Social Media Platforms 2018.” Discuss where people get their news? What are some of the demographic differences that influence where people get their news? Where do you prefer to get your news (social media, print, television, radio) and why? Do you rely on only one news source? How do you judge the credibility of your news source(s)?
You should use New Courier or Times New Roman, 12 point font, double-spacing, and one inch margins on all four sides of the paper.
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