(Modern) Republican or Democrat?
Typically favors a LIMITED GOVERNMENT
Republicans
Which side of the political spectrum do MODERN DAY REPUBLICANS fall on?
Right/Conservative
What is the MINIMUM AMOUNT of electoral votes a state can have?
3
SINGLE, TWO, OR MULTI-PARTY SYSTEM:The United States
Two Party System
A group of people who share similar beliefs about how the government should be run and how the issues facing our government should be solved
Political Party
Typically favors STRICTER GUN CONTROL LAWS
Democrats
Which side of the political spectrum do MODERN DAY DEMOCRATS fall on?
Left/Liberal
Which decides the president: POPULAR VOTE or ELECTORAL VOTES?
Electoral Votes
SINGLE, TWO, OR MULTI-PARTY SYSTEM:North Korea
Single Party System
A formal and organized process of electing or being elected, especially of members of a political body
Election
Typically favors STRICTER ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
Democrats
The time period of BRIEF POLITICAL UNITY after the War of 1812
The Era of Good Feelings
How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win the presidency?
270
SINGLE, TWO, OR MULTI-PARTY SYSTEM: Lots of different factions make it hard for the government to accomplish reform.
Multi-Party
Series of statements expressing the party's principles, beliefs, and positions on election issues
Platform
(NOT A PLANK, A PLANK IS AN INDIVIDUAL ISSUE)
Typically more popular amongst MINORITIES and YOUNGER people
Democrats
In the 1ST PHASE of political parties in the US, the two parties were the FEDERALISTS and _______________?
Democratic-Republicans
How many electoral votes are there in TOTAL?
538
SINGLE, TWO, OR MULTI-PARTY SYSTEM: In this political system, if they do not like one of the main candidates in an election, citizens may feel it’s pointless to vote.
Two-Party System
An individual political issue/stance for a party to have an opinion on
Plank
(NOT A PLATFORM, PLATFORMS ARE A SERIES OF ISSUES)
Typically more popular amongst WEALTHY and ELDERLY people
Republicans
In the 3RD PHASE of political parties, were REPUBLICANS considered LIBERAL or CONSERVATIVE?
Liberal
How many electoral votes does NORTH CAROLINA have?
16/Sixteen
SINGLE, TWO, OR MULTI-PARTY SYSTEM: Citizens don’t have to deal with drama between political factions.
Single Party System
Process of redrawing legislative boundaries for the purpose of benefiting the party in power
Gerrymandering