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Elections—and Rules—Have Consequences
When Republicans flipped the Arkansas General Assembly from blue to red in 2012, they didn't just gain a legislative majority. They also picked up the power to override gubernatorial vetoes. More
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| | The Electoral College | Reports | 1/24/2013 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=16555 | 16555 | Overview of the Electoral College |
| | Drawing Maps That Will Stand Up In Court Presentation | Meetings | 1/25/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=22098 | 22098 | How To Draw Maps That Will Stand Up In Court Presentation |
| | [Summit 2010] Citizens United CLE | Multimedia | 11/16/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=21721 | 21721 | The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that it is unconstitutional to bar corporations and unions from spending on advertisements for and against candidates. The decision sent shock waves through the 24 states with similar laws. Examine what the ruling means to states, how it might affect this year's campaigns, and how states and Congress have responded. |
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