1. A sharp drop in the number of voters willing to identify themselves as republicans or democrats, and a growing number who regard themselves as independents.
2. A big increase in split ticket voting-voting for candidates of different parties for different offices at the same election.
3. Various structural changes and reforms that have made the parties more "open," but have also led to greater internal conflict and disorganization. These changes range from the introduction of the direct primary in the early 1900s to the more recent and far-reaching changes in campaign finance laws.
4. Changes in the technology of campaigning for office-especially the heavy use of televison and of the internet, professional campaign managers, and direct-mail advertising.
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The five basic factors that affect the success of a nation-state include Corruption, freedom, democracy, frugality and peace
The state of Pennsylvania
Many factors contributed to the Civil War, however, according to About.com, these are the Top 5:1. Economic and social differences between the North and the South.2. States versus federal rights.3. The fight between Slave and Non-Slave State Proponents.4. Growth of the Abolition Movement.The election of Abraham Lincoln
Brandywine is in the state of Pennsylvania. A major battle of the Revolutionary War was waged near the present city.
The local or county government is responsible for maintaining streets and roads. Major connecting roads and limited access highways may be maintained by the state.