Compare and Contrast the Implications for Democracy of Private Financing

question 7

Essay

Compare and contrast the implications for democracy of private financing versus public financing of election campaigns.What has been done in Texas to try to control money in campaigns? What,if anything,should be done by the state to improve campaign finance regulation? Explain why your suggested reform might have a positive effect.

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Definitions:

Relative Value

A measure of the worth of something in comparison to the price, quantity, or value of another item or measure.

Prepayment

The act of paying for goods, services, or expenses in advance before receiving or using them.

Capitation

A payment structure in which a health maintenance organization pre-pays an annual set fee per patient to a physician.

Managed Care

A health care delivery system designed to manage cost, utilization, and quality, where care is delivered under established guidelines and oversight by a managing organization.