Research
Be a thought leader and help restore Wilson’s Fountain.
The projects listed below are for college student internships and cover research regarding James Wilson’s free and equal election clause. All positions currently filled.
Writing Assignments and Projects
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Recap the history of political parties and Congressional caucuses. Forecast the impact of free and equal elections on how political parties and Congressional caucuses will operate. Delivered as a podcast.
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With respect to free and equal elections, conduct an analysis of conditions in the the U.S. and compare them to other countries.
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Examine the following methods to reduce from 4 to 2 in a voting process.
Approval Voting
Ranked Choice Voting
“Pick Two”
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Identify the pros, cons, and lessons learned from the following election reform efforts.
Ranked Choice Voting
Approval Voting
Fusion Voting
Americans Elect
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Determine the financial impact of free and equal systems on election spending and lobbying over time.
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Create a tool to assist in the analysis of gerrymandered and naturally uncompetitive Congressional districts to identify where center-right and center-left candidates have the best opportunity.
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Create a project plan for the development and implementation of a software product to help citizens choose a representative for Congress.
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James Wilson designed the Electoral College to resolve election of the presidency when no candidate has a clear majority. Why does it not always produce the winner of the popular vote?
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