Roscoe C. Martin's The Municipal Electorate: A Case Study," 1933, is reviewed and reprinted as a major contribution to empirically based political science (an analysis of the socioeconomic and institutional factors affecting state and local elections using survey methodology). A critique by Martin is also included. (SE)

The relative influence of parents, peers, and teachers on third, fourth, and fifth graders' voting behavior was investigated. Children were interviewed about their voting preferences and perceptions of significant others' voting preferences. Mothers and fathers held the most influence over their children. Implications for political socialization…

Considers the consequences of taking political blunders seriously as central objects of electoral discourse. Explores gaffes as possible degradation rituals and as contributions to the definition of the electoral process and to the information needs of voters who must make decisions within that process. (PD)

In a modified replication of the Miller-Stokes study, constituents from two Oklahoma congressional districts were interviewed to see how well they could identify the names of their members of congress and their stands on five issues. Results showed that participants were more politically informed than the Miller-Stokes study would have predicted.…

Presents the legislative action program of the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), including general political objectives and the organization's stance on specific bills in the New Jersey legislature. A summary of national legislative goals and political action information for NJEA members is also provided. (SJL)

Describes how one district mounted a successful campaign to get its budget passed after the same budget was defeated three months earlier. (IRT)

An application of the integration of polynomials is presented as an example of how integrals can be used in areas outside mathematics and mathematical physics. (MP)

Analyzes the evidence of public opinion polls on the nature of determinants of people's preferences for public expenditures. The majority view is that the status quo should be maintained in most public services. Journal availibility: see EA 511 898. (Author/IRT)

The Supreme Court has now made clear that, in covered states, school governing boards may not require employees to take a leave of absence while campaigning for public office unless they clear such policy with the District Court for the District of Columbia or the U.S. Attorney General. (Author/IRT)

Citizen involvement is the key to school planning and getting the voters to approve the bond issues in a fast-growing Michigan district. (Author/MLF)

Provides results of a study conducted by the Illinois State Library that examined voting trends on library issues based on the results of Illinois public library referenda from 1978 through 1994. Comparisons are made by types of libraries, by population groups, and with school district referenda. (LRW)

Examines two recent Wyoming elections in which Democrats did much better than expected. Discusses the economic and political context of Wyoming, the two campaigns, and why different types of voters supported specific candidates. Suggests that election results were influenced by economic crisis, political alienation, and candidates' political…

Examines this fall's record number of school-related citizen initiatives, which appear to be the work of earnest do- gooders and a healthy sign of democracy in action, noting that as Oregon's campaigns show, direct democracy has become politics as usual. (SM)

Discusses results of international study to determine what 14-year-olds in the United States and several other countries know and understand about citizenship, government, and the law. Reveals gaps in U.S. students' civic knowledge and participation. Calls for greater emphasis on civic education in schools. (PKP)