Week 4 DQ 1:

Chapter 6 discusses background factors that affect elections. These factors include such things as the immigrant society, the melting pot, regional shift, the graying of America, political ideologies, and participation. Consult Participation: Are You a Liberal or Conservative? Located in Week Four on the Materials tab of the student web page to find out how liberal or conservative you are. Then, address the following discussion question. To what extent do you think liberalism, conservatism, and the aforementioned factors affect elections in America? Use a personal experience or a current news article to support your answer.

RESPONSE:

The survey showed me that I would be considered to hold a moderate stance. I would think that I was more of a liberal than a moderate. ...