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Representation and Responsiveness Across Parties and Candidates

    PROF, ASOC - Debra Leiter

    Contact Detail
    Debra Leiter
    leiterd@umkc.edu
    8162352793


    Description

    Representation of citizens is a critical component of a legislator's responsibilities. But not all legislators and parties respond equally. This study investigates the degree to which party, district characteristics, and legislator type affect legislator responsiveness to citizen questions.


    Location
    UMKC


    Qualifications
    Ability to enter data; interest in learning data managment. German language skills a plus (not required).


    Project Timeline
    3-12 months (depending on interest).


    Duites
    Research and data entry. Possibly some translation for those interested.


    Project-related Tags
    citizen politics  democratic quality  representation  


    Last Updated
    Jun 26, 2017


Now that UR-Linked has helped you to identify a faculty project that interests you and for which you might be qualified, be sure to review the essential steps in contacting a potential faculty mentor.

The Director of Undergraduate Research, Dr. Jane Greer., can provide you with further guidance about finding and connecting with faculty mentors at UMKC.

Once you have reviewed the essential steps to prepare for connecting with a potential faculty mentor, you can use the "Contact Details" for this project to connect with the faculty member and to begin a conversation about how you might get involved.