Political Parties
List the 2 major parties in the United States
Democrat and Republican
The United States has this, meaning almost all of the time only the 2 major parties win elections
Two-Party System
True or False: There are strict limits on how much a person can donate to a political campaign
True
True or False: You have to register to vote before actually voting
True
The number of electoral votes it takes to become President
270
Definition: A political party that challenges the 2 major parties
Third party
Issues that Democrats and Republicans agree on is referred to as what?
Bipartisan
All of the actions taken to try to get elected to a government office
Political Campaign
How many days before election day does registration close in VA?
22 days
When citizens vote for the President (does not determine who becomes President)
Popular vote
The party's position in election issues is stated in what?
Party Platforms
When trying to win an election, both parties appeal to this
The political center
Special interest groups charge member fees and donate millions of dollars to politicians to support their cause. This is known as what?
Lobbying
List the 4 ways to register to vote in VA
In person at the registrar's office, at the DMV, by mail application, and online
The system used in the US to elect the President and Vice President
Electoral College
List the 4 functions of political parties
Recruit and nominate candidates, educate the people about campaign issues, help candidates win elections, and monitor actions of officeholders
The individual part of the party platform is known as what?
Plank
Organizations formed to support candidates directly by raising money and creating campaign resources
Political Action Committees (PACs)
List the 3 qualifications to register to vote in VA
Must be a US citizen, a resident of VA, and 18 years old by the day of the general election
What is bias?
Showing favor to one side over another; Having an opinion based on emotion rather than fact
Party that favors free enterprise, private ownership, and socially traditional ideas
Conservative/Republican
Party that supports policies that are socially progressive and promote social welfare
Liberal/Democrats
Organizations that work to advance a particular cause
Special Interest Groups
List the 2 reasons why citizens fail to vote
Lack of interest and failure to register
What is propaganda?
Information purposefully designed and presented to influence people's behavior and thinking