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Merriman, W. Richard, Jr. – 1986
The necessity for candidates for public office to gather money in order to mount effective campaigns has raised concerns that campaign contributions may give some individuals and groups improper influence on the selection of public officials and the making of public policy. Part of this concern stems from the pluralist theory that maintains that…
Descriptors: Constitutional History, Democratic Values, Fund Raising, Higher Education
Download full textValentine, Tom, Ed.; Sandlin, Jenny, Ed.; Vreeland, Diane – Beyond Basic Skills: Innovative Teaching Materials for Georgia's Teachers of Adults, 1998
This document, which was developed to assist individuals working in publicly sponsored literacy programs in Georgia, offers instructional plans and practical strategies designed to help teachers empower their students of adult literacy, adult basic education, General Educational Development, and English as a second language. Detailed guidelines…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Students, Advertising
Peer reviewedWebster, Gerald R. – Journal of Geography, 1997
Examines the geographical and political forces that are central to the process of legislative redistricting. Reviews the historical background of the redistricting process and discusses the importance of minority representation. Briefly looks at some of the alternative systems of representation that have been suggested to improve the quality of…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Economic Factors, Educational Trends, Elections
