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Eksterowicz, Anthony J.; Cline, Paul C. – 1989
Scholars and political commentators have noted a new movement toward direct citizen participation in the candidate nomination process, and some individuals have seen this as a decline of the political parties. This paper examines two concepts: (1) the origins of the argument about participation and strong political parties and (2) the effects of…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizen Role, Citizenship Responsibility, Constitutional History
Peer reviewedRoberts, Robert N.; Eksterowicz, Anthony J. – PS: Political Science and Politics, 1996
Recommends that undergraduate journalism and communications majors receive more thorough training in local and public affairs education. Changes in communications technology have raised the importance and accessibility of local news for national candidates, often without a corresponding rise in sophistication of coverage. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
Peer reviewedEksterowicz, Anthony J.; Cline, Paul C. – Journal of the Middle States Council for the Social Studies, 1993
Asserts that the Watergate scandal during the 1972 presidential election altered the U.S. government and the very mood of the United States. Presents a content analysis of 5 middle school, 5 secondary, and 12 college-level textbooks. Finds that the texts exhibit weak historical discussion or analysis of Watergate. (CFR)
Descriptors: Constitutional History, Content Analysis, Elections, Government (Administrative Body)
