1. Williamson, Readings in American Democracy, chapter xxxv.

Or all of the following:

2. Bryce, The American Commonwealth vol. ii, chapter lxvi.

3. Guitteau, Government and Politics in the United States, chapter xxxvii.

4. Ray, Introduction to Political Parties and Practical Politics, chapter iv.

5. Reed, Form and Functions of American Government, chapter vii.

QUESTIONS ON THE REQUIRED READINGS

1. Is the number of elective officers in the United States greater or less than in Europe? (Bryce, page 146.)

2. How is the caucus used at the present time? (Ray, page 75.)

3. What is a "self-announced" candidate? (Ray, page 75.)