Sunday, December 2, 2007

notes from class, etc

*things to keep in mind:*
-institutional arrangements
--elections/voter behavior, ID
--dealignment
--pluralism
--direct democracy
--issue content/salience
--media/consumer politics
--coalitions/bargaining
--politicians
--Legality of ballot initiatives in Primary (Yes)
--David Broder
--Database of CA initiatives
--Causal factor is the point
--Start w/simple question

What is it they wanted?
What did they get?
What didn't they get?
Why?"


*some interest groups:*
Cali. Assoc. of Realtors
Cali. Manufacturers Assoc.
Cali. Medical Assoc.
Pactel Group
Western States Petroleum Assoc.
Cali. Chamber of Commerce

Remember:
~Take an analytical approach to history
~provide basic context/background info
~cite all arguments
~When drafting, let it flow & put one note at end w/sources so you can keep writing

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