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Voter Turnout in Canadian Federal Elections, 2007.
An analysis of the reasons for low voter turnout in Canadian federal elections and strategies for improving the turnout.
2,113 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper examines the nature of the apathy in voter participation rates during the past two federal elections in Canada. It discusses the nature of the reasons used to explain low voter turnout rates in Canadian federal elections. Additionally, the paper proposes useful strategies that could be (and are being) employed in order to combat low voter turnouts.
Table of Contents:
Introduction: Low Voter Turnout
Underlying Roots and Causes Behind Low Voter Turnout
Strategies for Improving Voter Turnout
Conclusions: The Way Forward for the Canadian Electorate
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"With more people turning out for the 2006 federal election than did in 2004, the call for electoral reform has become somewhat muted. It is important, however, that the process of reform continue so that Canada can improve its standing among other democratic nations with regard to voter participation. Targeting potential youth voters to impress upon them the importance of the political process and dismantling the winner-take-all electoral system are important first steps in this regard. Federal transparency and oversight of political actions may be the only means that can restore voter trust in politicians. Only time and concerted effort will reveal if it is possible for Canada to avoid a potential voter crisis in the coming decades."
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The Decline in Voter Turnout, 2006.
A paper describing the reasons for low voter turnouts in recent elections.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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This paper describes the reasons why citizens often choose not to vote in elections in the United States. The paper addresses the issue of minority voting, and what has been done to assure that minorities have the right to vote. The author describes a variety of reasons for the fluctuations in voter turnouts in United States history, and includes a section on how voters choose their candidate.
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"According to these authors, (1998), the passage of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) in 1965 served as a powerful tool for overcoming many past obstacles to voting for minority groups that existing in the past. "Initially and dramatically," they say, "the ban on literacy tests, poll taxes, and other obstacles to enfranchisement led to the registration of over a half million new southern black voters within two years of the VRA's enactment in 1965" (Cain & Miller 141). Notwithstanding the progress made to date in reforming the voting laws that prevented marginalized citizens from actively participating in the electoral process, a number of constraints continue to preclude many people in the U.S. from voting; these issues are discussed further below."
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Voter Turnout, 2002.
This paper explores ways of improving voter turnout in U.S. elections.
1,720 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 4 sources, $ 55.95
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This paper addresses the issue of the decreasing number of citizens who vote in U.S. elections and suggests various reforms in order to adapt to a changing society. The paper begins by discussing the issue of election timing, looking at the options of changing the election day and declaring election day a national holiday. The paper then suggests utilizing the method of proportional representation, in order to motivate people to vote. It also mentions other countries where proportional representation has been successful. Next the paper deals with the proposal of mandatory voting, listing advantages and disadvantages of the method. Finally, the paper looks at the idea of online voting, raising the many benefits of this method of voting.
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"Since 1788, political campaigns and elections have been an essential aspect of AmericanNational Government. Subsequently, presidential elections have been scheduled and have occurred each four years. The United States has had 43 Presidents authorized to serve according to the U.S Constitution, while the 1788 population of about 4 million has increased to over 281 million in 2000. In recent decades, the percentage of citizens who vote in elections has been decreasing. In order to significantly increase voter participation in elections, reforms must be made to the system to suit the changing society. Concepts such as election timing, mandatory voting, Proportional Representation and online voting are key ideas that, if implemented, could have a major influence on increasing the amount of citizens who vote."
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Voter Turnout, 1999.
Examines the impact of rain on voter turnout, the motor voter bill and causes of low turnout.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 17 sources, $ 79.95
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"INTRODUCTION
Voter turnout should be lower on days with inclement weather because people are reluctant to go out in the rain to vote. However, this may not be the case, and indeed this may not be an issue which can be determined with any certainty, given the number of variables involved. Very few studies deal with the issue, though the public and the press seem to believe that bad weather means low voter turnout. Voter turnout has been declining for some time. Turnout seems best for presidential elections, which might be expected because of the higher level of interest in that election over off-year elections, state and local elections, and special elections. Presidential elections are analyzed and debated for a long time before election day and are also accompanied by huge expenditures on advertising and ..."
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Voter Turnout, 2002.
A look at some of the processes by which voter turnout could be increased to over 75%.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper will discuss why the voter turnout will increase by 75% as a result of the changing laws and meaning behind voting and political agendas by candidates that are running for office. The different variations of method and influence will be analyzed in the proceeding that brings voters into the field of politics.
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Voter Turnout, 2001.
A statistical survey analysis of the relationship between a voter's age and voter turnout.
1,375 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 8 sources, $ 45.95
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This paper corroborates a statistics survey analysis that enumerates the relationship of voter?s age with primary election. The author discusses the main reasons for the increased number of older voters as opposed to younger ones. He concludes that older people are more familiarized with voting procedures, have free time to vote and more importantly, have more political power. In addition, the author proposes that baby boomers, race, gender, sex and socio-economic factors also have an influence on voting turnout.
Table of Contents
I. Introduction
II. Literature Review
III. Methods
IV. Results
V. References
VI. Appendix
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"Over the decades, the numbers of election voters have been seen to be on the decline. Although, polls show that there is an increase in the number of voters of the older generation, there is still a decrease in the number of overall voters. Discrepancies especially occur between primary election and general election turnouts.
According to a survey and analysis conducted by the Star Tribune it was indicated, ?61 percent of people who voted in Minnesota's 1998 primary election were age 50 or older.? [1]Voters 65 and over comprised 17% of the total turnout while that of the general election was 14%. These figures show that older age groups drive a large percentage of primary elections, indicating its importance. There seem to be a variety of reasons for the number of the decreasing voters, which makes it all the more imperative to study its variables which ranges from age, sex, race etc."
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Voter Turnout in Different Countries, 2004.
A look at the main factor that affects voter participation in different countries.
2,161 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 67.95
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This paper looks at the effects of diminishing marginal returns on voter turnout by comparing voter turnout in various countries. The paper looks at countries with both high and low voter turnout and attempts to explain the differences in the importance of the vote.
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Voter Turnout in Established and Less-Established Democracies
A Comparison of the United States and Other Countries
Voter Turnout in Single-member Districts vs. Proportional Representation
Conclusion
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"While the leaders in turnout during the past few decades have been mainly new democracies, when one looks at broader figures there does appear to be a difference in turnout between "established democracies" and ?less-established democracies. Political scientist Arend Lijphart, categorized established democracies as all countries that are democratic now, and have been democratic for the last 20 years, and which have a population of at least a quarter of a million people (International IDEA, 2000)."
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Increasing Voter Turnout, 2000.
A look at how to increase voter turn-out.
818 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 0 sources, $ 29.95
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This paper looks at the problems involved with getting voters out to the polls. The author provides many suggestions in an attempt to get more people to the polls -- especially younger voters.
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?My vote doesn?t really count.? Though there are others, this is one excuse often used by non-voters. Even with all of the excuses, there are ways to increase voter participation. Some ways include limiting the length of time a candidate can run, not allowing the media to tally votes until all votes are in, stopping negative ads, incentives, changing the voting day, getting students and younger people involved, and most importantly, a combination of suggestions.
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The 2004 Canadian Federal Election, 2005.
This paper discusses the 2004 Canadian Federal election, which was a watershed election in the political history of Canada because it shows the trend towards coalition governments as in Italy.
1,958 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper explains that the Canadian Federal Elections 2004, also called the 38th General Election, which were held on June 28, 2004, resulted in the Liberal government of Prime Minister Paul Martin losing its majority but still were able to form a minority government, being the single largest party. The author points out that the elections were preceded by a 36-day intensive election campaign, which was marked by the fact that all the leaders of the three major national parties were changed after the 37th General Elections of 2000. The paper relates that Prime Minister Paul Martin was expected to have an easy victory and form the fourth consecutive Liberal majority government, but the impact of sponsorship scandal reduced the margin of victory and the Liberals could not have a clear majority.
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Introduction
Issues
Gender Mix in Nomination
Seats Won
Division of Votes (%)
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"The Conservative party leader was quite sanguine when he said: "We will accept the verdict of the Canadian people but will remind the government...they will be held accountable." The threat of the Conservative party was a Damocles' sword having over the head of the Liberal government. The Liberal win had the seeds of its own defeat in its victory. Historically, Canada had nine minority governments and none of them lasted for more than two years. These minority governments have been limited by their ability to get their bills passed. Stephen Harper, leader of the Conservative party, realized that Ontario is the most important province where he did not fare well."
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The 2005-2006 Canadian Federal Election, 2006.
A critical analysis of the 2005/2006 Canadian federal election.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 6 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper analyses the 2005-2006 Canadian federal election in which the Conservative Party under Stephen Harper won a minority government by defeating the Liberal Party under Prime Minister Paul Martin, which had itself won a minority government just over a year before. The paper discusses how the lack of an overwhelming majority victory by any single political party in these elections means that the structure of the Canadian electoral system has a particularly significant impact upon the determination of which party will form the government and, perhaps more importantly, what policies will be implemented by that party.
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Local Elections in the City of York, U.K., 2004.
This paper discusses that the reasons why the City of York, U.K., like many cities in Western democracies, is experiencing the problem of low voter turnout in elections.
2,425 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 74.95
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This paper explains that, in a democracy, when so few people turn out for an election, it denies legitimacy to the government that is elected and often results in a government that is not answerable to the people because that government was only elected by a small percentage of the people. The author points out three main reasons for the small voter local election: the United Kingdom's use of the First Past the Post system for local elections; the age of the voters; and the proximity of the voters to the polling places. The paper relates that most European nations now use a proportional system for national and local elections, making the United Kingdom's use of the First Past the Post system for local elections somewhat of a relic.
From the Paper
"However, there is still a third variable which must be considered in this problem. The vicinity of the voters to the polling places has been found to have a bearing on how many people participate in the local elections. In areas in which residents live less than five minutes away from the polling place for a local election, voter turnout has been found to be very high, almost sixty-five percent in some cases. However, in areas in which voters lived more than five minutes away from their polling places, voter turnout dropped astoundingly to around thirty-five percent. This indicates that voters want convenience in their polling places, probably because people today lead such busy lives that it is difficult for them to take much time out of their day to go and vote in a local election."
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The Impact of Television on Presidential Elections, 1991.
This paper discusses the relationship between the mass media, specifically television, and presidential elections: Function and impact of exit polls, debates and spot commercials on voters.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 13 sources, $ 63.95
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"The aim of this paper is to look at the relationship between the mass media, specifically television, and presidential elections. This paper will focus on the function of television in presidential elections through three main areas: exit polls, presidential debates, and spots. The focus is on television for three reasons. First, television reaches more voters than any other medium. Second, television attracts the greatest part of presidential campaign budgets. Third, television provides the candidates a good opportunity to contact the people directly. A second main theme of this paper is the role of television in presidential elections in terms of representative democracy in the United States."
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Elections, 2007.
This paper discusses how elections do not always presuppose a democracy.
934 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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The paper explains that elections are when voters choose a certain party or person into a certain position. The paper discusses how although many countries profess to have accepted the "free and fair" mode of election required by a democracy, this is not always the case in practice, as seen in Ethiopia. The paper uses the example of the United states to portray a democratic paradigm that has finally learned to allow a variety of ideologies to exist within a single country. The paper stresses that the secret to election success appears to be letting these ideologies compliment rather than destroy each other.
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"In the Ethiopia elections of 2005, several elements are in accord with the accepted definition of a democratic election. 90% of voters were for example attracted to the polls without any evident intimidation to vote for one party or the other. Furthermore, more than one party stood for the election, with a ban on protests that would interfere with the process."
"Once it became apparent that the opposition party had more votes than the ruling party, however, irregularities occurred, first under the order of the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister declared a state of emergency on May 16. No public gathering was allowed during this time, the Minister assumed command of the security forces and stationed federal and special forces instead of capital city police. This is hardly the actions of a minister in a democratic country."
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Fair Elections?, 2008.
A look at the procedures for voter registration and appropriate conduct on election day in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
3,309 words (approx. 13.2 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 94.95
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The paper discusses how a democracy should weigh each vote equally, make the electoral process accessible to everyone, ensure that the legislative assembly accurately represents the will of the people, have cost-effective elections with no electoral fraud and allow people to feel secure when they cast their ballot. The paper then examines Canada, Mexico and the United States and considers to what extent each country has elections that provide a safe, ethical, well-administered and equitable electoral system. The paper looks at the remedies which can be applied in each nation to improve the current situation for future generations. The paper shows how Mexico in particular must do a better job of entrenching the rule of law as a staple of its political culture.
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"At this juncture, it is appropriate to offer a brief contextual overview of the three countries' political systems inasmuch as, to the extent they are all rather similar and democratic, there is no reason why they cannot each develop an equitable and fair system for Election Day proceedings; in other words, Mexico is more like Canada than some people might suppose. Most notably, beyond also having a federal bicameral structure like Canada (and the United States) Mexico has shown a willingness to become more accommodating to a diversity of views in its representative assemblies (Schedler, 20-30). Unfortunately, the historic terrain of Mexican politics has been rough when it comes to meaningful reform and to the long-term sustainability of that reform (Schedler, 10; for a litany of "false starts" vis-a-vis reforming the Mexican democratic process, please see "Popular Choice and Electoral Politics," 125-126) and, lacking a tradition of fair voting representation (and a tradition of opposing ballot box fraud and coercion) its future as a democracy is uncertain."
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United States Presidential Elections of 1824 and 1848, 2002.
The paper compares the elections of 1824 and 1848 in the United States and discusses the rise of mass Jacksonian Politics.
1,598 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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The paper shows that a distinct political revolution occurred between the Presidential Elections of 1824 and 1848. This change is often referred to as the Jacksonian Revolution or the rise of mass politics. It discusses how the beginnings of these changes are seen in 1824, but would not be institutionalized as a part of every election campaign until 1848. The paper shows that the most notable differences between the Presidential Elections of 1824 and 1848 were the use of party identifications or the partisan nature of the papers, the way that editors and people who wrote editorials to the papers argued their points and the development of early forms of polling and political endorsements.
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"During the 1824 Presidential Election there are few, if any, forms of polling, political endorsements, or advertisements, but they are all over the papers by the 1848 Presidential Election. Several unscientific polls are reported to the New York Herald regarding the 1848 Presidential Election during the six months leading up to the elections. ?Another Vote for Taylor ? On a late trip of the steamboat Herald, down the Illinois river, the vote for President was taken and stood as follows:- In the ladies? cabin, for Taylor 14; for Cass, 3. Gentlemen?s cabin, for Taylor, 43; Cass, 23.? "
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