Media
define sound bites
30 second sound clips used on TV to convey the message of an entire speech
define interest groups
an organization of people who have policy goals and try to influence policymakers to to accomplish these goals
function name that nominate candidates for each public office and support them winning
Nominating Function
states involved in open primaries
36 states
(answer) out of 45 elections, the winner actually loses
5
what does horse-race coverage focus on
polling data and public perception
influence lawmakers to to get laws passed
function name that inform and inspire voters
Informing and Activating Support
states involved in closed primaries
14 states
votes each state gets in the house of representative
1 vote
Media is a (answer) between the people and policymakers (the government)
KEY LINKAGE INSTITUTION
what sources of media contribute to campaign ads
tv and radio
function name that helps ensure a good performance of its candidate
Bonding Agent
Oldest form of candidates being nominated
Self announcement
electoral votes in order to win election
270 electoral votes
What is most common role the free press and the media have
Sets the public agenda
What is the interest group, AFL-CIO, about?
a labor union for safer working conditions that represents over 12 million Americans
function name that selects candidates based on what party they represent
Governing
How many states are in a runoff primary?
10 states
January
What is the most important role in the free press and media?
Serves as a “watchdog” over government
difference between political parties and interest groups
interest groups works to get laws passed while political parties work to get candidates elected
function name that criticizes political party in power
Watchdog
Why were Major Parties used instead of caucus starting in the 1830s?
growth of the country
amount of times in U.S. history that electors have voted against what the popular vote has been in that state
11