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The Presidency
Jeffrey Cohen, Fordham University - Bronx
David Nice, Washington State University - Pullman

Nominating and Electing Presidents

Essay Quiz



1

What are the important features of the precampaign campaign?
2

How has the presidential nominating process changed over the years? Why did it change? How have the changes affected the presidency?
3

What roles do the national party conventions play in presidential politics?
4

How have campaign technologies changed over the years? How have the changes affected presidential politics?
5

How does the general election campaign differ from the nomination campaign?
6

What factors influence voter decisions in presidential elections?
7

How does the electoral college affect the presidential selection process? How has it changed since its creation?