Unit CE 5: The Political Process
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Title page for Unit CE 5: The Political Process

Contents page for Unit CE 5: The Political Process


What is a Political Party?

The Political Spectrum


The Big Issues on the Political Spectrum

The Big Issues on the Political Spectrum - continued


Similarities of Political Parties

Political Parties: How Are They Different?


Third Parties: Something Extra

Political Parties: Numbers Really Do Matter


Strategies for Making Informed Choices

The Mass Media and Elections


Running for Office: It Costs Big Bucks

Campaign Finance Reform


Get Ready, Get Registered, Vote!

Elections: Patterns of Voter Participation


The Electoral College System

Note:  The number of Electors for Texas has increased from 34 to 38, as a result of growing population in that state documented by the 2010 Census.  That added four new seats in Congress - in the House of Representatives - for Texas, thus increasing the number of Electors designated for Texas.


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