The exam must have the following format standards:
Your exam must indicate which question you are answering.
You must use a 12pt font
Your exam must be double spaced.
Left and Right margins can be wider than 1. inches.
Top and Bottom margins can be no wider than 1 inch
Your exam must have page numbers.
You must cite the course readings.
YOU CANNOT USE ONLINE SOURCES
Your exam can be no less than 5 and no more than 10 pages.
Things to keep in mind while answering the questions:
If you directly use the words or ideas of an author, they must be cited.
You need to answer all parts of the question.
If your opinion is requested, make sure that you adequately support your answer with examples and/or facts.
Answer ONE of the following questions:
1. Do women elected to office make a difference? Your answer must:
(a) Review the various arguments on this question.
(b) Provide a clear thesis that explains whether electing women matters or not.
2. Research finds evidence that men and women exhibit different political behaviors. Why does this pattern(s) exist? Your answer must:
(a) Review the political behavior differences between men and women.
(b) Provide a coherent thesis that answers the question directly.
3. There is evidence that electing women to the legislature reduces the likelihood of conflict; however, there is also evidence that female executives are more likely to enter conflict. Why do we see this difference? To answer this question you must:
(a) Review the explanations for this difference in the expectations for female politicians.
(b) Provide a coherent thesis that answers the question directly.
