the decision to lead a broadcast with a story about a high-profile murder case rather than the presidents trip to the middle east is an example of a media effect called:
agenda setting
the rise of the Australian ballot had all of the following effects
encouraging ticket-splitting, helping incumbents, making ballot longer
what plays the most important role in voters decisions
party identification
reasons political parties form
deal with problem of ambition, facilitate collective choice in government, facilitate elections
example of material benefit
travel discounts to members
an example of outside strategy
forming a political action committee