1. How does the modern election process differ from the way in which citizens participated in Ancient Athens?
2. What role does the national government play in protecting the suffrage rights of citizens?
3. What are the most common requirements to vote in the United States?
4. What specific qualifications must you meet if you wish to register to vote in Texas?
5. If you were considering running for elected office, what methods would you use to gain public interest in your campaign? Which method would you place most of your effort into? Why?
6. What is the difference between a primary and a caucus? Which of these two is more representative of direct democracy where individuals directly participate In the decision process?
7. How do the two phases of campaigning differ from each other? What particular steps or activities are usually involved in each?
8. What is the difference between a general election and a primary?
9. What is the difference between plurality elections and majority elections? Give an example.
10. How does the presidential election system differ from other elections at the state or national level?