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Participating in the Political Process/Expert Profile
Expertise
How to run for office and win, how to lobby, how to promote your political cause effectively, how to get involved in electoral and issue campaigns, how to get a job in politics.
Experience in the area
I have been a professor of political science since 1974, and direct a graduate program in professional politics. I have worked on many campaigns in various capacities.
Organizations
American Association of Political Consultants, American Political Science Association, Caucus for a New Political Science, National Society for Experiential Education, International Political Science Association.
Publications
Polity, New Political Science, Policy Studies Journal. Author of Unequal Struggle: Class, Gender, Race, and Power in the US Congress.
Education/Credentials
PhD, Harvard University, 1975
MA, Harvard University, 1973
BA with Honors, University of Wisconsin, 1964
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| David | 03/15/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks for the needed and quick clarification! |
| Fred | 09/18/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Mr. Berg, I appreciate the information ..... |
| larry | 04/05/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks much!! |
| Hannah | 02/01/11 | 8 | 8 | 10 | |
| Desirai | 11/04/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from John C. Berg
2012-03-14 Ron Paul's position:
I haven't heard anything about this - but you can be 95% clear that if the campaign staff won't tell you, it means that he has not taken a position. He may have private thoughts, but that's not the same
2011-11-04 vacancy of vice president:
Briefly, no. And the president does not actually appoing the new vice president; rather, the president nominates someone who must be approved by majority vote in both houses of Congress. Since the 25th
2011-09-17 Communication with elected representatives.:
Dear Fred: For the President, go to www.whitehouse.gov, and click on 'contact us' in the upper right-hand corner. For members of the House of Representatives, you can find a list of all representatives
2011-04-05 a fair,accurate,nonpartisan political website?:
Larry, This question is trickier than it looks. First, the most accurate source of information about the positions of each party would be that party's own website (and other publications). Not nonpartisan
2011-02-01 Congress & Civil Rights:
Congress has the power to make laws to ensure that everyone is given equal protection of the laws, as guaranteed by the 14th Amendment, and it has the power to regulate interstate and foreign commerce
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