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For basic information on the electoral process, in-depth analysis on specific political eras and issues, and everything in between, Guide to U.S. Elections has no competition. This renowned reference includes thorough historical coverage of every major aspect of federal and gubernatorial elections in the United States and is as up-to-date as it is comprehensive.
Chapter 1: The Evolution of American Elections
Chapter 1: The Evolution of American Elections
American political history has been a story of eras—and eras within eras. Throughout it all, there have never been more than two major parties at one time occupying center stage. At first, there were the Federalists ...