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2016 Presidential Campaign And The American College Student, Madison Frost
2016 Presidential Campaign And The American College Student, Madison Frost
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It is perceived by many that college students have low awareness of the presidential campaign and its candidates. Many blame the sources from which knowledge is attained. Most researchers agree that the Internet and newspaper are the most popular sources, and both are positively related to political knowledge (Kenski & Stroud, 2006; Valentino, Hutchings, & Dmitri, 2004; Cao, 2008). Cao (2008) also found a positive association between young adults and political comedy shows, which have become even more popular since 2008. Other researchers found that watching presidential debates increased knowledge of candidates, but only individuals who were already interested in …
United States Federal Courts And Inter-Branch War Powers, Erica Lindsey Fields
United States Federal Courts And Inter-Branch War Powers, Erica Lindsey Fields
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US Federal Courts and Inter-Branch War Powers
Author: Erica Fields, with Dr. Jasmine Farrier and Dr. Laura Moyer
Department of Political Science- University of Louisville
Introduction
When a separation of powers issue arises between the branches of the United States government, they can seek remedy in the federal courts. This has become especially relevant in the area of war powers. Over the past 40 years, members of Congress have challenged Presidential encroachment of war powers 10 times in the courts.
Purpose
To determine if the rulings in the 10 war powers cases could best be explained by the ideologies of …