Which characteristics make the long ballot ineffective? Select all that apply. It offers a lot of detailed information about the candidates. It always includes confusing state referendums. Voters can be overwhelmed and vote by randomly guessing. It puts too much of the onus of learning about the issues and candidates on voters. It can include, state, local, municipal, national and federal candidates. Show more

A characteristics of short ballot voting is _____. only the names of the Presidential candidates would appear and other candidates would come on a second ballot the candidates voted in at the upper levels probably have more understanding of who would serve the public best except in national elections, the short ballot system is not Constitutional only those officials who are elected are accountable to […]

1. Why do people engage in trade? If one trading partner gains must the others involved in the transaction lose an equal amount? Why or why not? 2. What is a “middleman?” Provide one example not mentioned in the text. Do middlemen perform valuable services? Why or why not? 3. How will a consumer decide whether to purchase a good? When a consumer purchases a […]

1.    Identify how the Enlightenment and John Locke influenced early American political thought.Your response should be at least 75 words in length.2.    What was Shays’ Rebellion? What was its role regarding the Articles of Confederation?Your response should be at least 75 words in length.3.    Explain the reasons behind the failure of the Articles of Confederation.Your response should be at least 75 words in length.4.    What […]

Select one debated topic from the three below, and construct a 500-word (minimum) academic essay that provides an overview of the debate—making certain to include key individuals, events, acts, the time period, the location, and why the debate was initiated. Identify the victor and why you feel they “won” the debate. Considering current events, what events experienced today are similar to your selected debated topic? […]

Which statement is true? a. gamal abdel nasser took over the suez canal because he needed the money from it. b. gamal abdel nasser took over the suez canal because he wanted to fight israel. c. gamal abdel nasser took over the suez canal in order to keep european ships out. d. gamal abdel nasser took over the suez canal in order to allow only […]

The diagram below shows the results of Lyndon Johnson’s Great Society programs: A five oval diagram has the title Great Society programs in the center oval. The lower left oval has the term Consumer protections. The upper left oval has the term Civil Rights legislation. The upper right oval has the term Healthcare for the elderly and poor. The bottom right oval has a question […]

Unit V Article Critique Access the  Online Library. Within the database “Academic OneFile,” locate and read the following articles:  Gregg, G. L. (2011). “Unpopular vote: Enemies of the Electoral College aim to scrap the Founders’ design.” The American Conservative 10 (12), 33+.  Underhill, W. (2012). Changing up the Electoral College? State Legislatures, 38(1), 9. PS 1010, American Government 3 Upon reading the two […]

How did Japan’s geography enable it to avoid contact with other nations for long periods of its history? (1 point) It is a group of islands located far from mainland Asia. It has few natural harbors from which its people could explore. It contains active volcanoes and has a mountainous terrain. It was in an area of the world that emperors did not want to […]

This assignment is a three-part submission that consists of a short essay, a power point presentation with narration and one peer review.  Throughout each era in history, there have been people who have impacted the course of history. These people have been remembered and studied and are now part of the narrative of our country’s story. Many of the people that have shaped our history […]