Elections
Electoral votes are determined by...
# of congressmen
Watchdog
responsibility of media to make public aware of corruption, unethical actions-- try to keep government honest
Open primary
Elections to select party nominees in which voters can decide on election day whether they want to participate in the Democratic or Republican contests.
What does the second amendment state?
Right to bear arms.
What are all of One Directions album names?
Up All Night, Take Me Home, Midnight Memories, FOUR, Made in the A.M.
What states do Democrats always win?
California, Illinois, and New York
Conservative Bias
tendency with Conservative mindset to ignore criticism of and inherent problems with Conservatism and exaggerate perceived problems with rival views
Closed primary
Elections to select party nominees in which only people who have registered in advance with the party can vote for the party's candidates, thus encouraging greater party loyalty.
What does the seventh amendment state?
Right to trail by jury.
Where did One Direction meet for the first time?
X-Factor
How many electoral votes are there total?
538 total (plus 3 from Washington D.C.)
Liberal Bias
Partisan selection or distortion if information to support Liberal policies or ideologies
Hard money
Money regulated by the FEC in campaign finance
What does the tenth amendment state?
Gives individual powers to states.
What is the name of Harry Style's recent album?
Fine Line
What animal represents the democrats
donkey
Gatekeeper
Media can influence what subjects become national and political issues and for how long
Soft money
Unregulated and unlimited contributions used to indirectly influence candidates. Used to be raised by parties, but now raised by Super PACs, 527s, 501c4s. Loophole in the system.
What does the sixteenth amendment state?
right for congress to collect income taxes.
What year did One Direction form?
2010
What animal represents the republicans
elephants
Horserace
A description of the type of election coverage that focuses more on poll results and speculation about a likely winner than on substantive differences between the candidates
PACS
can give $5,000 per candidate (most active in House elections); no aggregate limit
What does the 26th amendment state?
18 is the legal voting age
What year did One Direction break up?
2015