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Expertise
How Congress works, how to influence Congress, how Congress can be improved, how state legislatures work, how to influence state legislatures, how the Massachusetts legislature works, how to influence the Massachusetts legislature, why the presidential debates are unfair, how to improve the presidential debates, why the US electoral system is unfair, how to improve the US electoral system, how to end the two-party monopoly
Experience in the area
Political activist for 40 years, currently working on the Ralph Nader presidential campaign. Professor of political science for 26 years.
Organizations
American Association of Political Consultants, American Political Science Association, International Political Science Association, Caucus for a New Political Science, International Political Science Association, National Society for Experiential Education
Publications
Polity, Policy Studies Journal, Journal of Politics, Legislative Studies Journal, author of Unequal Struggle: Class, Gender, Race, and Power in the US Congress (Westview Press, 1994).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debra | 04/30/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Dear Mr. Berg, Thank you so much ..... |
| David | 10/02/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | That answers my question. Thank you very ..... |
| David | 09/21/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | TY. |
| caleb | 09/01/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Jerry | 08/03/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Mr. Berg it gives me ..... |
Recent Answers from John C. Berg
2012-04-27 Protocol:
First of all, I don't actually know the official protocol, but rather than decline to answer let me make a couple of suggestions: 1. First of all, since you know a member is attending in person, I guess
2012-01-31 election war chests:
If it's a federal campaign, the campaign fund continues to exist. The money can be spent on contributions to other federal campaigns, or can be used if the politician runs for another fedral office. It
2011-09-21 checks and balances:
No. The Constitution (along with treaties that have been signed and ratified) is the supreme law of the land. Congress cannot change it with a statute, only by proposing an amendment, which must then be
2011-09-21 checks and balances:
Dear David, This case was an interpretation of the Constitution, so. There are only 2 ways it could be overturned: 1. The Constitution could be amended, or 2. New judges could reverse the decision
2011-08-31 law:
Dear Caleb, I'm not an expert on law -- you may want to ask one. But I'll take a stab at it: 1. The police have a general power to close off areas in the interest of public safety. I don't know the
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