Please answer the following questions in paragraph form. Please write in complete sentences. 1. Has the increase in information technologies in society created a more informed citizenry? Why or why not? What claims do the commercial media make regarding why citizens are or are not informed? 2. Some political scientists talk about a party dealignment in process today. What is meant by this, and what evidence do they give for it? How does party neutrality fit into this argument? Explain.

3. Some have argued that America's winner-take-all system fails to adequately represent differences of opinion in government. Would you prefer to see proportional representation? What are its strengths and weaknesses? Explain.

4. Describe and evaluate the role of money in political campaigns, and its impact on the distribution of political power in America. Please use at least one outside source. All sources must be properly cited.