1. Quick Prospectus & Abstract Presentation Template By Jeremy Lewis, Huntingdon College Spring 2014

2. Nature of the issue examined Why is it challenging Why it is important How it can be approached or studied

3. This project will explore… 3 or 4 phenomena: elections or institutions or countries or political parties or bureaucracies 2 theories that contrast and will be tested in the light of historical or comparative examples But is limited to three decades /economic cycles/ election cycles

4. Literature survey These authors argue one way: – Alpha (1789) – Bravo (1812) – Charlie (1923) The authors argue the other way: – Delta (1989) – Echo (1996) – Foxtrot (2003)

5. My data being gathered Type of data Where it can be found Main books found so far

6. Expected Findings Alpha theory is not confirmed by historical data Bravo theory is supported by comparative data Of the three Republican presidencies we have compared, two were more successful in foreign than in domestic policy; the third was in office during a threat that was economic rather than national security. Of the 3 health care systems contrasted, the two national systems were 40% cheaper than the US.

7. Major sources (only) Alpha. 1789. The Quest for Human Knowledge. Bravo. 1812. Desperate to Learn. Charlie. 1923. Thirsty to Understand. Delta. 1989. Wrong on the Facts. Echo. 1996. What is Politics, Anyway? Foxtrot. 2003. Hopelessly lost in Library.