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One of the hallmarks of constitutional democracy is the people’s right to elect their political leaders. This is a central means for obtaining the consent of the governed—and ensuring the legitimacy of the government. Yet, elections in America are not necessarily our finest hour. They can be contentious, messy and divisive.

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Campaigns and Elections

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    2025年

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  • Thomas E.Cronin,
  • Michael A.Genovese

摘要

One of the hallmarks of constitutional democracy is the people’s right to elect their political leaders. This is a central means for obtaining the consent of the governed—and ensuring the legitimacy of the government. Yet, elections in America are not necessarily our finest hour. They can be contentious, messy and divisive.