Elections
How many votes are needed in order for a candidate to win?
270 votes are needed.
How do politicians influence the media?
They influence by staging, spinning, and leaking.
What is public financing?
Tax payers can choose to donate extra money each year to government funding.
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
THere are 10 amendments in the Bill of Rights.
What is the best radio station?
When do elections take place?
THey take place on the Monday following the second Wednesday in december.
What are sound bites?
Sound bites are 30 second sound clips used to convey message of an entire speech.
What is the limit on individual donations?
Limit of $1,000 on contribution and $1,000 on expenditures.
What does the first amendment guarantee the freedom of?
Why do people dislike Lil Nas X?
They dislike him because of his coming out.
How is the electoral college flawed?
The winner of the popular vote isn't guaranteed, the constitution doesn't force electros to vote the way of the popular vote, and if no candidate receives the 260, the House of Reps. makes the decision.
What are the three essential roles of the free press?
Serves as watchdog
Sets the public agenda
Supports the free exchange of ideas, information, and opinions
What is the difference between hard money and soft money?
Hard money is money given directly to candidates where limits and regulations apply. Soft money is political donations given to the party that can avoid government regulations.
What amendments guarantee the freedoms of minorities?
The thirteenth amendment abolished slavery and the fifteenth made it illegal to deny voting rights based on color.
What is the best turn-up song?
U mad by Vic Mensa is the best turn-up song.
Why isn't the House of Reps. a good group to make the decision?
Each state only gets 1 vote, if they can't agree, the vote is forfeited, can end in a tie with 50 states, and they are the least qualified members of the government.
What is mass media between the people and policymakers?
Mass media is a key linkage institution.
What is the difference between PACS and Super PACS?
PACS has a limit of $5,000 for election per candidate. Super PACS don't give directly to a candidate and therefore don't have any limits.
Which amendment creates a designated survivor?
The twenty-fifth amendment.
What is the best Jack Harlow song?
Tyler Herro, no question.
What are the three proposed plans to fix the electoral college?
The district plan, proportional plan, and direct popular plan.
What are the sources of media?
Print Media
Broadcast Media
Internet
What is the purpose of the creation of the FEC?
How many amendments are there in total?
There are 27 in total.
What is the highest music note that has been sung and by who?
The highest note is C#8 by Adam Lopez in 2008.