Vocab 1
The process for selecting and nominating candidates for offices
Nomination
Which party is this;
The party's philosophy of modern American liberalism blends civil liberty and social equality with support for a mixed capitalist economy. On social issues, it advocates for abortion rights, stricter gun laws, LGBT rights, as well as criminal justice and immigration reform.
Democratic
John Lennon is one of four members of which famous band?
The Beatles
Who was the first basketball star to make it on a box of cereal?
Michael Jordan
What "O" term simply means government by the few, but is most often used to describe corrupt rule of a nation by a small and self-interested group?
Oligarchy
Name this party;
They advocate in favor of limited government, free markets and free trade, tax cuts, reduced government spending, privatization, and the reduction of government run welfare programs in favor of private-sector nonprofits and encouraging personal responsibility
Republican party
A fee, now unconstitutional, required of voters in many southern states.
Hint; type of tax
Poll Tax
What famous singer was also part of the hit show "Degrassi"
Double Jeopardy if you can give his name from the show "Degrassi"
Drake
Jimmy Brooks
What is a national holiday celebrated in all countries?
New years
What document from 1215 exhibited a strong influence on the drafting of the U.S. Constitution?
The Magna Carta
A person who has certain rights and responsibilities as a member of a nation and who, by birth or naturalization, may vote.
Citizen
A person often outside the government, actively and energetically engaged in political activity
Activists
Name this song;
Gotta throw a party for my day ones
They ain't in the studio, but they'll lay somethin'
Rest in peace to Drama King, we was straight stuntin'
Who holds the record for most hot dogs eaten?
Joey Chestnut
Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison used the pen name "Publius" to publish what set of 85 essays in New York newspapers in 1787 and 1788?
The Federalist papers
A type of direct primary in which only the registered parties may vote.
Money not regulated by the federal law, used by political parties for general expenses
Soft money
What kind of band never plays music?
A rubber band
What is the dogs name in the movie "The Sandlot"
"The Beast"
or
Hercules
Dan Crenshaw
A ballot completed and typically mailed in advance of an election by a voter who is unable to be present at the polls.
Absentee ballot
Refers to the feeling that individual political action does have, or can have an impact upon the political process.
Political Efficacy
Which country has more camels than Egypt?
Australia
What has many teeth but cannot bite?
A comb
The No Child Left Behind Act was a U.S. Act of Congress that reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and was signed into law by what U.S. President?
George W Bush