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ERIC Number: EJ868387
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Jul
Pages: 5
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ISSN: ISSN-1049-0965
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Representation and the Rules of the Game: An Electoral Simulation
Hoffman, Donna R.
PS: Political Science and Politics, v42 n3 p531-535 Jul 2009
It is often a difficult proposition for introductory American government students to comprehend different electoral systems and how the rules of the game affect the representation that results. I have developed a simulation in which different proportional-based electoral systems are compared with a single-member plurality electoral system. In addition, the simulation can also serve to illustrate other concepts commonly introduced in introductory courses.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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