Please watch this exciting video on "Live Inside an Iowa Caucus 2008." We said in lecture in unit 1 and with political parties that a caucus (used in some states by Democrats and Republicans in primary voting for President) is an excellent example of direct democracy in the United States. For 5 points, please discuss in words advantages or disadvantages you see with the caucus. What do you think works particularly effectively or not effectively? Keep in mind 2008 was a while ago. Do you see any implications to the present or the past presidential elections in your lifetime? Inside a caucus: Iowa 2008Links to an external site. Inside a caucus: Iowa 2008