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Vote Or Die: The Power Of The Black Vote, Stephen J. Smith, Harlin Miller Nov 2011

Vote Or Die: The Power Of The Black Vote, Stephen J. Smith, Harlin Miller

Black Issues Conference

The progress of Blacks in America can, in many ways, be attributed to the advancements made by gaining the right to participate in the political process. From establishing equal opportunities in housing to leveling the playing field in the workplace, the quality of life we as African-Americans enjoy today would not be possible if those before us did not fight for the right to vote. However, today’s Black America exhibits great apathy when it comes to voting on all levels. Most, when asked about their political views and/or affiliation, cannot clearly articulate the differences between Conservative and Liberal, Democrat or …


The Determinants Of Supreme Court Decision-Making: An Ideal Point Analysis, Colin Ross Glennon Aug 2011

The Determinants Of Supreme Court Decision-Making: An Ideal Point Analysis, Colin Ross Glennon

Doctoral Dissertations

The relationships among governmental institutions are some of the most studied phenomena in political science. Yet these complex interactions remain largely unexplained due to the difficult task of developing accurate measures that lead to quantifiable tests that enhance explanation and prediction. This work centers on the interactions of United States Supreme Court justices with other political actors. The goal of this dissertation is to better understand the relationship between the Supreme Court and its institutional environment. In short, I ask: What factors affect Supreme Court justices’ voting decisions?

I approach this question from several different angles while making use of …


The Effect Of U.S. Intervention On Political Rights And Civil Liberties, William T. Bedford Jr. May 2011

The Effect Of U.S. Intervention On Political Rights And Civil Liberties, William T. Bedford Jr.

Chancellor’s Honors Program Projects

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Political Communication In A Digital Age: 2011 Tea Party Senators And Social Media, Kaitlyn M. Barrett May 2011

Political Communication In A Digital Age: 2011 Tea Party Senators And Social Media, Kaitlyn M. Barrett

Chancellor’s Honors Program Projects

No abstract provided.