Problem
A. Describe the three factors that influence voters' decisions. In your answer, be sure to provide examples from recent elections of the role that each of these three factors played in determining how people voted.
B. What is political participation? Be sure to include examples in your response, as well as the patterns of participation among demographic groups.
C. Describe how Congress exercises its checks and balances over the executive branch. Which chamber of Congress has more authority over the executive branch?
D. Consider the process for a bill to become a law. What is meant by "unorthodox lawmaking," and what are some examples of this approach? Who benefits from this new approach to lawmaking, and who might oppose such approaches?