Historical review of the function of social conflict in the nineteenth century women's rights movements. Considers whether suffrage and a move toward equality could have been accomplished without major philosophical differences. Differences between the Stanton and Anthony suffrage group and the Stone and Blackwell suffrage group are discussed.…

Examines data related to social mobility and social participation of Americans. Topics include educational and occupational mobility; voting; volunteer work; charitable giving; community participation; views on religion; and anomie. For journal availability, see SO 506 144. (Author/DB)

Four ideas can be used to help students analyze the upcoming 1976 presidential election: expected vote and departures from it; impact of mass media on voters; use of public opinion polling; and connection between electoral and popular votes. (AV)

Panel members discussed voting trends, declining enrollment, success of bond issues, school closing, and a summary of NIE's research on declining enrollment. Workshop members participated in discussing the issues. (Author/MLF)

Methods and sample forms for postelection analysis and preelection surveys are supplied. Other guides include a campaign organization chart, a 12-week campaign calendar, an illustration of a proposed tax increase, and a list of 100 questions that must be answered before final plans for the issue are made. (Author/MLF)

This study suggests that elected officials would be well off if they merely attain the support of the constituent voters. Constituent voters are those who have a real or perceived stake in a particular governmental entity. (Author/AM)

The ways in which community colleges can increase their tax dollars with high-focus, low-profile campaigns are outlined. The experiences of St. Louis Community College, Tarrant County Junior College, and Northwestern Michigan College are described. (MLW)

Describes a set of activities involving animals and voting. Discusses voter education resources that may be available to teachers. Presents four ballots related to humane education. (CW)

The relationship of parents' voting patterns and their sense of involvement with education was investigated. The study indicates that (1) varying perceptions of responsibility may create different information needs, and (2) the research reemphasizes that context of a program is an important variable in program evaluation. (KH)

The factors that influenced voting behavior in two faculty union defeats at New York University are examined. The importance of the swing votes cast in a run-off election by the members of a previously defeated third party is discussed. (Author/MLW)

A study of community dissatisfaction with schools in districts experiencing labor conflicts provided information supporting modification and elaboration of the dissatisfaction theory of school governance. The theory permits predictions concerning the outcomes of school board elections under specified conditions. (PGD)

Concludes that newspaper endorsements have stronger effects than political party identification when available information about a candidate is minimal. (FL)

Examined differences in amount of Black representation on Southern school boards when one or more objections to electoral district changes have been filed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) under Section Five of the Voting Rights Act. Found that demographic and social data do not explain DOJ objections filed against the boards. (CJM)

This essay discusses the shift during the 1930s of black voters form the party of Lincoln to that of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. A select list of books and articles on blacks is also provided for secondary and college teachers who wish to treat this theme in the classroom. (Author/RM)

This lesson focuses on the role of the Electoral College in the election of the President and Vice-President as specified in the U.S. Constitution in Article II, Section 1, Clauses 2 and 4, and the Twelfth Amendment. The lesson correlates to the National History Standards and the National Standards for Civics and Government. The tally of the 1824…