Running for elected office: a ten-week political campaign simulation for upper-division courses.(includes guidelines for running for public office)

From: PS: Political Science & Politics | Date: March 1, 1999| Author: Kathlene, Lyn; Choate, Judd | Copyright information

Political science students who conducted a 10-week political campaign, public debate and election in their school gained deep insights into the electoral process. The students reported that the activity forced them to experience the challenges faced by politicians in their presentation of issues to laymen. They also realized how much subjectivity gets mixed with reporters' coverage of campaigns. The students became more informed on current events, as well as the high levels of competition amo...

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