Civic Participation
What is civic participation? Define and name at least 2 examples
actions people take to influence government or their community. Voting, Protests, Letters to Elected leaders, Volunteering
What is the name of an election that happens every four years and elects the president.
Presidential Election
You must be at least this age to vote.
18
What is a primary
a state-run election where people vote, but the winner is not elected
What is the purpose of an electoral college?
To elect the president
What is voter turnout?
the percentage of eligible voters who actually voted in an election.
Name of the election that happens every four years and elects Congress members
Midterm
how many days out is the deadline to register before an election in Florida.
29 days before the election
What is a caucus?
a meeting where voters discuss and persuade others before deciding.
How many possible electoral votes are there?
538
Generally, who is most likely not to vote?
Younger, uneducated, and or unmotivated voters
What type of election determines the final winner between candidates?
General Election
Name two valid forms of ID you could use to vote in person.
Passport or Driver's License
What is a closed primary?
A type of primary where only registered party members can vote.
What is the number of electoral votes needed to win.
270
Explain one consequence of low civic participation.
decisions being made by a smaller group and policies not reflecting issues that need addressing?
What elections often have the lowest turnout but the most direct impact on daily life?
Local/state elections
Name the three ways you can vote in Florida.
in-person on election day, in-person early voting, or vote-by-mail (absentee)
Name 3 advantages of primaries over caucuses.
faster, more accessible, and private
Explain what the winner-take-all system means.
the candidate who wins a state gets all its electoral votes
What election has the highest voter turnout?
General Election for President
Explain how midterm elections can limit or support a president’s power.
they can shift control of Congress, either supporting or opposing the president’s agenda
What needs to match (which might not be obvious) if you do mail in voting
Your signiture
Who won the presidential primaries in FLorida in 2012
Mitt Romney - R and Barack Obama - D
Explain how a candidate can win the popular vote but lose the election. Explain 2 different ways.
By winning fewer states than the opponent and/or losing key states with a high number of electoral votes