Rethinking the Vote: The Politics and Prospects of American Election Reform

by Marion R. Just

Book Overview

Maintaining the perception of fairness and equal access during elections assures the legitimacy of a democratic system. The U.S. in particular prides itself on its open and honest voting laws and procedures. However, the extraordinary closeness of the 2000 presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore triggered a rare scrutiny of the election process. This highly disputed contest revealed problems with ballot design and order; access to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195159853
• ISBN13: 9780195159851
• Release Date: August 2003
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.6" x 9.8"