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W(H)Ither Tocqueville's 'Seed Of Free Institutions'?: The Importance And Decline Of Localism In America, Jonathan W. Pidluzny Jan 2013

W(H)Ither Tocqueville's 'Seed Of Free Institutions'?: The Importance And Decline Of Localism In America, Jonathan W. Pidluzny

Commonwealth Review of Political Science

Alexis de Tocqueville argues that local government is the "seed of free institutions." On his account, active participation by citizens at the local level helps guard against the three great dangers to modern democratic regimes: sum of selfish preferences majoritarianism, tyranny of die majority, and mild despotism. This paper traces the decline of localism in the United States--an inevitable consequence of trends Tocqueville himself foresaw--and comments on the consequences, both from the perspective of the political community and from the perspective of individuals pursuing a decent and happy life.


Comparing Redistricting Outcomes Across States: A Comparison Of Commission, Court, And Legislative Plans, Jonathan Winburn Jan 2013

Comparing Redistricting Outcomes Across States: A Comparison Of Commission, Court, And Legislative Plans, Jonathan Winburn

Commonwealth Review of Political Science

The question of redistricting reform has become an important topic in many states throughout the country. At the heart of the matter is how to effectively deal with the perceived detrimental effects of allowing legislators control over selecting their own constituencies. The most common prescription is to remove legislative influence by handing over control to nonpolitical or bipartisan commissions. However, little empirical evidence exists comparing the outcomes of commission plans versus legislative plans. In this paper, I address this question by examining the role of commissions throughout the states. I argue an important aspect to limiting the problems of redistricting …


The Electoral College: A Critical Analysis, John Heyrman Jan 2013

The Electoral College: A Critical Analysis, John Heyrman

Commonwealth Review of Political Science

This paper looks critically at several of the principal arguments employed for and against the continued use of the Electoral College, as opposed to a system of direct popular vote. The Electoral College does not merely diverge from our common American practices of direct popular vote, but it does so in ways that primarily benefit some states at the expense of others. While federalism clearly has desirable features for the United States, and a two­ party system may be desirable, neither is threatened by the removal of the Electoral College. Many of the defenses of the College appear to indicate …


Immigration In The E.U. And The U.K.: A Conflict Of Interests And Policy, Beth Coleman Jan 2013

Immigration In The E.U. And The U.K.: A Conflict Of Interests And Policy, Beth Coleman

Commonwealth Review of Political Science

Though contemporary society is becoming increasingly globalized, most of the developed world is looking towards immigration policies aimed at keeping other people and cultures out. This unfortunate trend is creating a society of protective multiculturalism-where one culture or state borrows desirable and beneficial characteristics and ideas from another culture, while isolating and at times even condemning that same group. Though the issue of border security remains a hotly debated topic in the United States, Europe is looking towards an era of border-free movement and renewed labor resources. However there are some major European powers, such as the United Kingdom, that …


Complete Issue - Volume 1, Number 1 (2013) Jan 2013

Complete Issue - Volume 1, Number 1 (2013)

Commonwealth Review of Political Science

Complete Issue


Murray Ledger And Times, December 31, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times Dec 2012

Murray Ledger And Times, December 31, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

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Murray Ledger And Times, December 29, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times Dec 2012

Murray Ledger And Times, December 29, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times

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Murray Ledger And Times, December 28, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times Dec 2012

Murray Ledger And Times, December 28, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times

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Murray Ledger And Times, December 27, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times Dec 2012

Murray Ledger And Times, December 27, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times

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Murray Ledger And Times, December 26, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times Dec 2012

Murray Ledger And Times, December 26, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times

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Murray Ledger And Times, December 24, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times Dec 2012

Murray Ledger And Times, December 24, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times

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Murray Ledger And Times, December 22, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times Dec 2012

Murray Ledger And Times, December 22, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times

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Murray Ledger And Times, December 21, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times Dec 2012

Murray Ledger And Times, December 21, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times

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Murray Ledger And Times, December 20, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times Dec 2012

Murray Ledger And Times, December 20, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times

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Murray Ledger And Times, December 19, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times Dec 2012

Murray Ledger And Times, December 19, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times

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Murray Ledger And Times, December 17, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times Dec 2012

Murray Ledger And Times, December 17, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times

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Murray Ledger And Times, December 15, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times Dec 2012

Murray Ledger And Times, December 15, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times

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2012-12-14, Board Of Regents, Murray State University Dec 2012

2012-12-14, Board Of Regents, Murray State University

Board of Regents Meeting Minutes

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Murray Ledger And Times, December 14, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times Dec 2012

Murray Ledger And Times, December 14, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

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Murray Ledger And Times, December 13, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times Dec 2012

Murray Ledger And Times, December 13, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times

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Murray Ledger And Times, December 12, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times Dec 2012

Murray Ledger And Times, December 12, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times

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Murray Ledger And Times, December 11, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times Dec 2012

Murray Ledger And Times, December 11, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times

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Murray Ledger And Times, December 10, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times Dec 2012

Murray Ledger And Times, December 10, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times

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Murray Ledger And Times, December 8, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times Dec 2012

Murray Ledger And Times, December 8, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times

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Murray Ledger And Times, December 7, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times Dec 2012

Murray Ledger And Times, December 7, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times

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Murray Ledger And Times, December 6, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times Dec 2012

Murray Ledger And Times, December 6, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times

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Murray Ledger And Times, December 5, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times Dec 2012

Murray Ledger And Times, December 5, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times

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Murray Ledger And Times, December 4, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times Dec 2012

Murray Ledger And Times, December 4, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times

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Murray Ledger And Times, December 3, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times Dec 2012

Murray Ledger And Times, December 3, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times

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Murray Ledger And Times, December 1, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times Dec 2012

Murray Ledger And Times, December 1, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

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