Elections
a poll taken when leaving a polling place
what is an exit poll
30 second clips used on tv to convey entire speech
what are sound bites
organization of people who have policy goals who try to influence policy makers
what is an interest group
The first 10 amendment are know as the
what is bill of rights
how many articles has in the constitution
7
The president is elected by
what is Electoral college
Define Agenda setting
its what the media choices to talk about, the information given to the public
an organization, usually representing an interest group or corporation, that raises money with the goal of supporting or defeating candidates, parties, or legislation; there are limits to the amount of money that can donated to a candidate or party in each election
what is a pac
abolished slavery
what is the 13th amendment
has power to declare war
what is congress
remove electoral college,popular vote elects the president
focus is on polling data and public perception rather than candidate policies
what is horse race coverage
also called an independent expenditure-only committee, may raise unlimited funds in support of a candidate or party as long as they do not coordinate in any way with the candidate or party or donate directly to the candidate
what is a Super PAC
two amendment that were crucial to the equality of our society
what are the 15th and 19th amendment
requirements to become a senate member
30 years of age, 14 years as a u.s citizen, live in the state which they represent
are a process by which voters can indicate their preference for their party's candidate, or a candidate in general, in an upcoming general election, local election, or by-election
what are primaries
amount of money used in 2012 election for ads
7,000,000,000
bring lawsuits against government, make donations, influence lawmaker
what do interest groups do
Explain how the formal amendment process is a reflection of the idea of Federalism?
The formal amendment process is a reflection of the idea of federalism because it takes place at a national level and the ratification is at the state level
what vote is needed impeach
supermajority 2/3
3 flaws of electoral college
popular vote doesn't choose the president, doesn't force electors to vote the way of popular vote, if no candidate earns 270, then house of reps elects the president
define watch dog and bonding agent
criticizes Political party in power, provides scrutiny and criticism. Ensures a good performance from its candidate, ensure quality of candidate
an independent regulatory agency of the United States whose purpose is to enforce campaign finance law in United States federal elections
what is FEC
what power does the president have in the amendment process
does not have a role/say
expressed powers of VP
president of senate, assumes the power of president if unable