Elections in America: A Reference Handbook (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781440876493)

Elections in America provides a thorough and objective explanation of American elections at the local, state, and national levels. It discusses laws and practices that govern elections, the history of elections and voting rights, and contemporary voting controversies.

Elections in America is an all-in-one resource for understanding the many facets of elections and voting trends since the United States came into being. It explains how, when, and why the franchise expanded in fits and starts after America's founding and the various controversies over voting rights and vote counting that swirl around elections today. It reviews the major landmark court decisions that have impacted electoral politics, discusses how America's two-party system has shaped elections, and provides information on major organizations, groups, and people battling over voting rights and election laws.

In addition, this resource provides a suite of original essays from election scholars on different aspects of U.S. electoral politics, as well as a carefully curated selection of primary documents illuminating important developments in American election history. The book also contains a comprehensive annotated list of academic resources to guide the reader towards further research on topics of interest.

Author: Michael C. Lemay
ISBN-10: 1440876495
ISBN-13: 9781440876493
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Language: English
Published: 08/04/2022
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 9.05h x 6.22w x 1.33d