Electoral College
How many members are there in the Electoral College?
538
What can the media do to voters?
Inform and spread misinformation
What does MAGA stand for?
Make America Great Again
What happened on January 6, 2021?
The attack on Congress
Where do many Democratic voters live?
In urban areas
What happens if a candidate gets 51% in a state?
They get all the electoral votes in that state
What do politicians use to reach voters quickly?
Social media
What is “ad hominem”?
Attacking the person instead of the argument
Why did Congress meet that day?
To confirm the election result
Who often votes Republican?
Working-class
What determines the number of electors?
The state’s size and population
Why do Americans disagree about the media?
People trust different sources
What does “ad baculum” mean?
Using threats in argumentation
Why did people go to the Capitol?
They believed the election was stolen
Name one group that often votes Democratic
Young people, minorities, highly educated
What happens if the popular vote and electoral vote don’t match?
The electoral vote decides the winner
What do the media often focus on?
Conflicts and controversies
What is “ad populum”?
An argument based on the majority
What did the attack show about the USA?
Strong political division
What type of areas often vote Republican?
Rural areas
Why does the Electoral College exist?
To represent the states in the election
How does the media affect democracy?
It creates debate and influences opinions
Give an example of his rhetoric
“Fight like hell”
What was temporarily stopped by the attack?
The confirmation of the election result
What explains support for Trump according to Hillbilly Elegy?
Feeling forgotten