Outline the major arguments on either side of the question of whether elections do or do not result in major changes in public policy in the United States. Text Outline I. Presidential versus congressional campaigns A. Introduction 1. Getting nominated a. Parties used to play a major role B Major differences 1. Presidential races are more competitive than House races a.
Fewer people vote in congressional elections a.
Unless it coincides with a presidential election b. Gives greater importance to partisan voters 3. Congressional candidates can campaign against Washington a. President is held accountable b. But local candidates suffer when their party's economic policies fail 5. Getting mentioned as being presidential caliber a.