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Jimmy Carter, Lloyd N. Cutler, Gerald R. Ford, Robert H. Michel, Philip D. Zelikow

JIMMY CARTER GERALD R. FORD LLOYD N. CUTLER ROBERT H. MICHEL CO-CHAIRS

Jimmy Carter, Robert H. Michel, Lloyd N. Cutler, Gerald R. Ford

Jimmy Carter; National Commission on Federal Election Reform

Carter, Jimmy; Ford, Gerald R.; Cutler, Lloyd N.

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Washington, D.C, District of Columbia, 2002

United States, United States of America

Washington, D.C., Wantage, 2002

October 2002

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Includes bibliographical references.

Bibliogr.
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Bookmarks: p1 (p1): Letter to the American People
p2 (p3): Preface to the Report
p3 (p5): Summary of Principal Recommendations
p4 (p17): I The Goals of Federal Election Reform
p5 (p21): II The Federal Government and the Federal Election System
p5-1 (p21): The Constitution’s Allocation of Authority
p5-2 (p22): Presidential Elections and the Electoral College
p5-3 (p23): The Primary Role of State Governments
p6 (p25): III A Democratic Process That Maintains an Accurate List of Citizens Who Are Qualified to Vote
p6-1 (p25): The Problem of Accurate Voter Lists
p6-2 (p26): Voter Registration, Past and Present
p6-3 (p28): A Better Way: Statewide Voter Registration Systems
p7 (p33): IV A Democratic Process That Encourages Every Eligible Voter to Participate Effectively
p7-1 (p34): Provisional Voting
p7-2 (p37): “Same Day” Registration?
p7-3 (p38): Improving Voter Participation
p7-4 (p39): Election Day Holiday
p7-5 (p42): Military and Overseas Voting
p7-6 (p43): Early, Remote, and Internet Voting
p7-7 (p45): Citizens with Criminal Records
p7-8 (p46): Ensuring the Voting Rights of All Citizens
p8 (p51): V A Democratic Process That Uses Equipment That Use Equipment That Reliably Clarifies and Registers the Voter’s Choices
p8-1 (p52): Very Close Elections Happen－Often
p8-2 (p52): Benchmarks, Not Mandates
p8-3 (p55): Benchmarks Applied－The Forty Most Populous Counties
p8-4 (p57): Standards for More Effective and Accessible Voting Technology
p9 (p61): VI A Democratic Process That Handles Close Elections in a Foreseeable and Fair Way
p9-1 (p61): Objective Vote Definitions and Foreseeable Post-Election Procedures
p9-2 (p64): Media Projections of Election Results
p10 (p69): VII A Democratic Process That Reflects Limited but Responsible Federal Participation
p10-1 (p69): A Pattern of Neglect
p10-2 (p70): Estimating and Allocating the Costs of Improvement
p10-3 (p73): The Federal Institutional Role
p10-4 (p74): Structuring Federal Legislation and Financial Assistance
p11 (p77): Endnotes to the Report
p12 (p85): Additional Statements
p12-1 (p85): Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part, by Christopher Edley, Joined by Leon Panetta, Deval Patrick, Bill Richardson, John Seigenthaler, and Kathleen Sullivan
p12-2 (p90): Concurring by Colleen C. McAndrews, Joined by Slade Gorton and Leon Panetta
p12-3 (p92): Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part, by John Seigenthaler, Joined in Part by Griffin Bell
p13 (p96): Organization
p13-1 (p96): About the National Commission on Federal Election Reform
p13-2 (p103): Organizing and Sponsoring Institutions
p14 (p105): Appendix A Contributors to the Commission’s Work
p15 (p113): Appendix B The Michigan Qualified Voter File: A Brief Introduction
p16 (p119): Task Force on the Federal Election System
p16-1 (p120): Preface
p16-2 (p121): Sizing the Problem
p16-3 (p130): Voter Registration
p16-4 (p151): Statewide Voter Registration Systems
p16-5 (p157): Civic Education Programs
p16-6 (p163): Early Voting, Unrestricted Absentee Voting, and Voting by Mail
p16-7 (p180): Verification of Identity
p16-8 (p186): Provisional Balloting
p16-9 (p195): Disfranchisement of Felons
p16-10 (p201): Uniform Poll Closing and Reporting
p17 (p217): Task Force on Constitutional and Federal Election Law
p17-1 (p219): Preface
p17-2 (p220): Federal Regulation of Elections
p17-3 (p339): What Counts as a Vote?
p17-4 (p343): Recounts and Contests
p17-5 (p354): Congressional Authority to Regulate When Votes Can Be Counted

Letter To The American People -- Preface To The Report -- Summary Of Principal Recommendations -- 1. The Goals Of Federal Election Reform -- Ii. The Federal Government And The Federal Election System -- Iii. A Democratic Process That Maintains An Accurate List Of Citizens Who Are Qualified To Vote -- Iv. A Democratic Process That Encourages Every Eligible Voter To Participate Effectively -- V. A Democratic Process That Uses Equipment That Reliably Clarifies And Registers The Voter's Choices -- Vi. A Democratic Process That Handles Close Elections In A Forseeable And Fair Way -- Vii. A Democratic Process That Reflects Limited But Responsible Federal Participation -- Endnotes To The Report -- Additional Statements -- Organization -- Appendix A. Contributors To The Commission's Work -- Appendix B. The Michigan Qualified Voter File : A Brief Introduction. Task Force On The Federal Election System. Preface -- Sizing Up The Problem -- Voter Registration -- Statewide Voter Registration Systems -- Civic Education Programs -- Early Voting, Unrestricted Absentee Voting, And Voting By Mail -- Verification Of Identity -- Provisional Balloting -- Disenfranchisement Of Felons -- Uniform Poll Closing And Reporting Task Force On Constitutional And Federal Election Law. Preface -- Federal Regulation Of Elections -- What Counts As A Vote? -- Recounts And Contests -- Congressional Authority To Regulate When Votes Can Be Counted. Report Of The National Commission On Federal Election Reform ; Jimmy Carter ... [et Al.], Co-chairs ; Philip Zelikow, Executive Director. Includes Bibliographical References.

In the wake of problems highlighted in the 2000 presidential election, former presidents Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter, working with the University of Virginia's Miller Center of Public Affairs and the Century Foundation, formed the National Commission on Federal Election Reform. This commission drew on a rich tradition of such efforts that have long been a hallmark of work done at the Miller Center and the Century Foundation. Looking beyond the immediate events of 2000, the commission, led by former presidents Ford and Carter, made clear and specific recommendations to improve federal, state, and local voting systems. Co-chairs of the National Commission on Federal Election Reform include Gerald R. Ford (38th president of the United States), Jimmy Carter (39th president of the United States), Robert H. Michel (former house minority leader, R-III.), and Lloyd N. Cutler (Wilmer, Cutler, and Pickering). Vicechairs are Slade Gorton (former United States senator) and Kathleen M. Sullivan (dean, Stanford Law School). Philip D. Zelikow is the commission's executive director.

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In 2000 the American electoral system was tested by a political ordeal unlike any in living memory. Not since 1876-77 has the outcome of a national election remained so unsettled for so long. The past elections recount conundrum shook the nations faith in the mechanisms that support the democratic process. Led by former Presidents Ford and Carter, the National Commission on Federal Election Reform undertook a study of the American electoral system. The resulting report describes where and what went wrong during the 2000 election, and makes clear and specific recommendations for reform, directed at state government, Congress, news organizations, and others. This volume also includes the full text of the Task Force Reports from the Commission.
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In 2000 the American electoral system was tested by a political ordeal unlike any in living memory. Not since 1876-77 has the outcome of a nation's election remained so unsettled for so long. The election's recount conundrum shook the nation's faith in the mechanisms that support the democratic process. Led by former presidents Ford and Carter, the National Commission on Federal Reform undertook a study of the American electoral system. This is the resulting report, which describes where and what went wrong during the 2000 election, and makes clear and specific recommendations for reform, directed at state government, Congress, news organizations and others. This volume also includes the full text of the task force reports from the commission.

Report issued by Commission offers specific recommendations on what can be done to improve the electoral process in the U.S.

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