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- Political Equality, Democratic Representation, Race and Ethnicity, Legislatures, Policy Feedback
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Griffin, John David Professor
Positions
- Professor, Political Science
- Faculty Director, Conference on World Affairs
- Professor, School of Law
Research Areas
Research
Publications
selected publications
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book
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chapter
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journal article
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Democratic Representation of all “the People”: Antislavery Petitions in the U.S. Senate.
Studies in American Political Development.
269-291.
2020
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Deprivation in the Midst of Plenty: Citizen Polarization and Political Protest.
British Journal of Political Science.
1-17.
2020
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Political inequality in America: Who loses on spending policy? When is policy less biased?.
Politics, Groups and Identities.
367-385.
2019
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A God of Vengeance and of Reward? Voters and Accountability.
Legislative Studies Quarterly.
133-162.
2019
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Representation When Constituent Opinion and District Conditions Collide.
Political Research Quarterly.
681-694.
2018
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Legislator Wealth and the Effort to Repeal the Estate Tax.
American Politics Research.
599-622.
2013
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A Review of “Pushing the Agenda: Presidential Leadership in U.S. Lawmaking, 1953–2004”.
Congress and the Presidency: A Journal of Capital Studies.
95-97.
2013
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Voting Power, Policy Representation, and Disparities in Voting’s Rewards.
The Journal of Politics.
52-64.
2013
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Racial differences in inequality aversion: Evidence from real world respondents in the ultimatum game.
Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization.
600-617.
2012
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A Gender Gap in Policy Representation in the U.S. Congress?.
Legislative Studies Quarterly.
35-66.
2012
- ONE PERSON, ONE VOTE?--WHY CITIZENS' VOTES CARRY UNEQUAL WEIGHT DESPITE BAKER AND HOW IT MATTERS.. Case Western Reserve law review. 1079-1107. 2012
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How Citizens and Their Legislators Prioritize Spheres of Representation.
Political Research Quarterly.
520-533.
2011
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Are African Americans Effectively Represented in Congress?.
Political Research Quarterly.
145-156.
2011
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Doorstep Democracy: Face-to-Face Politics in the Heartland. By James H. Read. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 2008. 224p. $54.00 cloth, $17.95paper..
Perspectives on Politics.
961-962.
2010
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Policy, Preferences, and Participation: Government's Impact on Democratic Citizenship.
The Journal of Politics.
544-559.
2009
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Measuring Legislator Ideology.
Social Science Quarterly.
337-350.
2008
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Changing White Attitudes toward Black Political LeadershipChanging White Attitudes toward Black Political Leadership. By Zoltan L. Hajnal. (Cambridge University Press, 2007.).
The Journal of Politics.
1214-1215.
2007
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The Unequal Representation of Latinos and Whites.
The Journal of Politics.
1032-1046.
2007
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Racial Differences in Information, Expectations, and Accountability.
The Journal of Politics.
220-236.
2007
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Dominant Regimes and the Demise of Urban Democracy.
The Journal of Politics.
879-893.
2006
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Descriptive Representation and the Composition of African American Turnout.
American Journal of Political Science.
998-1012.
2006
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Senate Apportionment as a Source of Political Inequality.
Legislative Studies Quarterly.
405-432.
2006
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Are Voters Better Represented?.
The Journal of Politics.
1206-1227.
2005
- The Chinese Student Protection Act and “enhanced consideration” for PRC nationals: legitimizing foreign policy while averting false positives in asylum law.. University of Colorado law review. University of Colorado (Boulder campus). School of Law. 1105-1163. 1995
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Democratic Representation of all “the People”: Antislavery Petitions in the U.S. Senate.
Studies in American Political Development.
269-291.
2020
Teaching
courses taught
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PSCI 1101 - Introduction to American Politics
Primary Instructor - Summer 2018 / Summer 2019 / Fall 2019
Emphasizes interrelations among levels and branches of government, formal and informal institutions, processes, and behavior. -
PSCI 3281 - Development of American Political Institutions
Primary Instructor - Fall 2018
Learn about the evolution of major American political institutions including the presidency, Congress, the judiciary, the party system and the right to vote. -
PSCI 4028 - Special Topics
Primary Instructor - Spring 2019
Offers subjects not covered by existing courses. Offered when the department approves a special topic. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours for different topics.
Background
education and training
- Ph.D., Duke University 2002
- M.A., Duke University 2000
- J.D., University of Colorado Boulder 1995
- B.A., Boston College 1990
awards and honors
International Activities
global connections related to teaching and scholarly work (in recent years)
- United Kingdom Country