To Assure Pride and Confidence in the Electoral Process: Report of the National Commission on Federal Election Reform

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Author: Jimmy Carter

ISBN-10: 0815706316

ISBN-13: 9780815706311

Category: United States Law - General & Miscellaneous

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After the debacle of the 2000 elections, former US presidents Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter formed the Commission in conjunction with established institutions. Here it presents the reports of its task forces, and outlines 13 policy recommendations designed to soothe the riled feathers of the populace. No index is provided. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR Booknews After the debacle of the 2000 elections, former US presidents Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter formed the Commission in conjunction with established institutions. Here it presents the reports of its task forces, and outlines 13 policy recommendations designed to soothe the riled feathers of the populace. No index is provided. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Letter to the American People1Preface to the Report3Summary of Principal Recommendations5IThe Goals of Federal Election Reform17IIThe Federal Government and the Federal Election System21IIIA Democratic Process That Maintains an Accurate List of Citizens Who Are Qualified to Vote25IVA Democratic Process That Encourages Every Eligible Voter to Participate Effectively33VA Democratic Process That Uses Equipment That Reliably Clarifies and Registers the Voter's Choices51VIA Democratic Process That Handles Close Elections in a Foreseeable and Fair Way61VIIA Democratic Process That Reflects Limited but Responsible Federal Participation69Endnotes to the Report77Additional Statements85Organization96App. A105App. B113Task Force on the Federal Election System119Task Force on Constitutional and Federal Election Law217