Media
When the media tells some stories and not others and for how long, what "role" are they playing?
Agenda Setter or Gate Keeper
Interest Group
This is the name for a state that isn't predictably won by one party or another.
Swing state
What is the difference between an open and closed primary?
Open: anyone who is registered to vote can vote
Closed: must be registered with a party
This piece of legislation banned soft money. Much of it was overturned through the course of several court cases.
The BCRA (McCain-Feingold Act) 2002
A Broad term that includes newspapers, magazines, radio, television, internet sources, blogs, and social media postings that cover important events.
Mass Media
This problem occurs when people do not join an organization but enjoy the benefits of it.
free rider
What is the goal during the PRIMARY process if you are running for president?
Get the nomination at the convention
Which level of government (federal/state/local) sets most of the rules with respect to elections?
state
Voting Age Reduced to 18
26th Amendment
Investigative Journalism
Watchdog
Legal argument written by an interest group who is not a party in a case with the purpose of voicing their opinion on the matter.
amicus brief
Candidates develop their own strategies and raise money with less influence from the party elite
Candidate Centered campaign.
How do most states allocate their electoral votes?
winner take all
This piece of legislation banned practices designed to keep African Americans from voting, such as literacy tests.
Voting Rights Act of 1965
The election of 1960, specifically the debate between JFK and Nixon, brought to light the new influence of which type of media?
Television
DAILY DOUBLE! An iron triangle is a relation between what three types of groups?
Interest Groups, Congressional Committees, and Gov. Agencies
On which congressional candidates/races do most PACs spend their money in order to gain the most influence?
congressional incumbents
At what election event do people meet to discuss on vote on delegates to send to convention for a candidate?
caucus
Race can not be a barrier to voting. Black Men gain the right to vote
15th Amendment
Which role does media play MOST OFTEN during elections?
horse-race
Name 3 actions interest groups take in attempts to influence public policy
Lobbying, litigation, electioneering, use of media, protest
During the last realignment after the 1932 election, what happened to the "solid south"?
Went from Democratic to Republican- Also called Regional Realignment
If there is a tie in the Electoral College,
1) Who decides the presidency and HOW?
2) Who decides the vice presidency and HOW?
House: one vote per state
Senate: one vote per person
DAILY DOUBLE: Citizens United v. FEC (2010) struck down what existing law
BCRA