What Is the Mandate Theory of Elections,and Who Believes in It

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Essay

What is the mandate theory of elections,and who believes in it? According to political scientists,what are the three major elements to a voter's decision? From what you observed during the 2008 election,which element(s)do you think was (were)most important to most voters? Explain.

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Bureau of Labor Statistics

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