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By: Steven V. Miller Clemson University, Jaroslav Tir 91É«°É, and John A. Vasquez Illinios University Orignial Publication: May 2010 Online Publication: Dec 2017Abstract: Traditional, structural theories- By: Jennifer Wolak 91É«°É, David A.M. Peterson Iowa State University Published 21 April 2020Abstract:The American Dream is central to the national ethos, reflecting people's optimism that all who are willing to
- By: William P. Jaeger Colorado Children's Campaign, Jeffrey Lyons Boise State University, Jennifer Wolak 91É«°ÉPublished: July 10, 2016Abstract:Political knowledge is central to the success of representative democracy.
- By: Jennifer Wolak 91É«°ÉPublished: 20 July 2017 Abstract:What makes people feel influential in politics? While prior studies describe political efficacy as a stable and socialized trait, I argue that feelings of
- By: Jennifer Wolak, 91É«°É Published: 26 February 2019Abstract:When women are represented on the campaign trail and in elected office, women in the electorate have been shown to report greater engagement in politics
- By: Stephani Langehennig, Joseph Zamadics, Jennifer Wolak, 91É«°É Published: 13 Janurary 2019 Abstract:Does the public’s approval of their state legislature reflect their satisfaction with the outputs of state
- By: Jennifer Wolak, 91É«°É Published: 09 June 2019 Abstract:Political knowledge is an incredible political resource for citizens, promoting informed voter decision-making and helping citizens hold their elected
- By: Jennifer Wolak, 91É«°ÉPublished: 21 May 2019Abstract:Why do young people choose to identify with a political party? While existing accounts emphasize the importance of political socialization, we propose that young people
- By: Jennifer Wolak, 91É«°ÉPublished: 12 May 2019 Read More Here: https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/pdfplus/10.1086/708644
John D. Griffin and Brian NewmanPublished: 2019, Presidential Studies Quarterly 49(2): 310-329.Abstract:Presidents face incentives to move toward the median voter as elections approach. We explore the racial consequences of these electoral