the three main elections we studied are the 1800, _____, and 2004
What is 1896
100
Those who see policy differences between the candidates are _____ likely to vote.
What is more
100
Citizens view elections with ________: results are almost always universally accepted
What is legitimacy
100
Electoral College was created by the _______, since 1828 members must vote for who wins the state popular vote.
What is Constitution
100
The _______ the policy differences between the candidates tho more likely voters will be able to steer government policies by their choices.
What is greater
200
The ratification of Polarizing presidency happened in this election.
What is 2004
200
the right to voter
What is suffrage
200
Elections allows for political participation to be _____
What is channeled
200
If there is no individual with a electoral college majority, the _____ _ _____ decides the outcome; each state = 1 vote.
What is House of Representatives
200
elections are suppose to help _____ public policy
What is shape
300
A bitter fight over Economic Interests happened in this election
What is 1896
300
The belief that in order to support democratic government, a citizen should always vote.
What is civic duty
300
A state level method of direct legislation that gives voters a chance to approve or disapprove proposed legislation or a proposed constitutional amendment.
What is referendum
300
Only Maine and _____ allow for votes to be divided
What is Nebraska
300
Elections accomplish two tasks according to democratic theory the first one is select the ______
What is policy makers
400
In 1800 election the focus of the campaign was not on voters but rater on the ______ ______ which had the responsibility for choosing members of the electoral college.
What is state legislatures
400
_____ ______ is a system adopted by the states that requires voters to register well in advance of Election Day.
What is voter registration
400
a process permitted in some states whereby voters may put proposed changes in the state constitution to a vote if sufficient signatures are obtained calling for such a referendum.
What is initiative petition
400
Electors meet in there states in what month
What is December
400
Once in office politicians use _____ policy to keep the American economy running on an even keel.
What is fiscal.
500
He gave 600 speeches as his campaign train traveled through 26 states, logging 18000 miles
What is William Jennings Bryan
500
the act passed in 1993 went into effect for the 1996 election. It requires states to permit people to register to vote at the same time they apply for their driver's license.
What is Motor Voter
500
The idea that the winning candidate has a mandate from the people to carry out his or her platforms and politics.
What is mandate theory of elections
500
Remember the Constitutional founding fathers wanted the Prez. to selected by the ______
What is elite.
500
A theory of voting in which voters essentially ask this simple question " What have you done for me lately?"