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The Electoral Connection in American Government: Insights from Mayhew's Analysis

Explore David Mayhew’s seminal work on the Electoral Connection theory, highlighting the assumption that members of Congress prioritize reelection. Discover activities such as advertising, credit claiming, and position-taking, along with negative consequences like delay and symbolism. Delve into the concept of particularism and the challenge of servicing the faith of organized Americans in Congress. Gain insights on public trust levels through polling data and analysis.

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The Electoral Connection in American Government: Insights from Mayhew's Analysis

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  1. American Government Congress II: Mayhew and the Electoral Connection

  2. The Electoral Connection(David Mayhew 1974) • Assumption: Members of Congress are single-minded seekers of reelection. • Kinds of activities: • Advertising • Credit claiming • Position taking

  3. Negative Consequences of the Electoral Connection • Delay • Symbolism http://search.cbsnews.com/?source=cbs&q=Armenian+Genocide • Particularism http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/10/12/eveningnews/main3363037.shtml?source=RSSattr=Politics_3363037 • Servicing the Organized

  4. Americans’ Faith in Congress • How many of you have a great deal of faith in Congress as a whole? • How many of you have a great deal of faith in your Senator/Representative? • www.pollingreport.com/institut.htm

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