What explains the pattern of midterm loss? Be sure to discuss the three major political science theories and consider their strengths and weaknesses in making your argument.

What will be an ideal response?

Students should identify surge and decline, referendum, and balance theories of midterm loss and discuss the strengths and weakness of these theories. They should make an argument for which theory (or combination) best explains the pattern of midterm loss.

Political Science

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What type of tax would be most favored by low-income voters?

a. A regressive income tax. b. A sales tax on food. c. A proportional income tax. d. A progressive income tax.

Political Science

In a multipolar power system model, the power distribution is layered as the rich and hightech countries form the top layer, rapidly industrializing countries, the second, and countries dominated by crime and chronic instability, the third

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Political Science