an independent, executive agency of 6 members appointed by the President, with Senate confirmation
What is the FEC (Federal Election Committee?)
100
The Framers of the Constitution purposely left the power to set ______________ ____________to each State.
What are SUFFRAGE QUALIFICATIONS?
100
those who believe that their vote does not matter, aresatisfied with the world around them, or those who do not trust politicians.
Who are NON VOTERS?
100
this person won the most votes for a minor party in 1912
Who is THEODORE ROOSEVELT?
200
the most common way to nominate a candidate. this exists in one form or another in all 50 states
What is a DIRECT PRIMARY?
200
these are intended to show where the money is in federal campaigns
What are DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS?
200
in addition to religious tests, people used to have to pass this kind of test in order to vote
What is a LITERACY TEST?
200
In the case Dunn vs. Blumstein, the Supreme Court found which state's requirement of a year in the State and 90 days in the county, unconstitutional.
What is TENNESSEE?
200
in 1971, those 18 and over were given the right to vote by this amendment
What is the 26th AMENDMENT?
300
when a strong candidate running for an office at the top of the ballot helps attract voters to other candidates on the party's ticket
What is the COAT-TAIL EFFECT?
300
people who contribute money that have no connection to a candidate or party. This is money spent on their own to help or often can be directed against a candidate
What is INDEPENDENT CAMPAIGN SPENDING?
300
ratified in 1870, this was intended to protect any citizen from being denied the right to vote because of race or color
What is the 15th AMENDMENT?
300
this group of people is typically under 35, unmarried, unskilled, live in the South/rural environment
What are PEOPLE WHO DO NOT VOTE?
300
these include inconvenient registration, long lines, weather
What are reasons that AFFECT TURNOUT?
400
an election in which candidates are NOT identified with party labels (like judgeships)
What is a NON-PARTISAN ELECTION
400
the total dollar amount one person can give in any one year
What is $27,000 or less
400
this amendment abolished the poll tax or any other tax as a requirement to vote
What is the 24th AMENDMENT?
400
the practice of drawing electoral district lines in order to limit the voting strength of a particular party.
What is GERRYMANDERING?
400
1. Personal characteristics-age, race, income, occupation, and religion
2. Group affiliations-family, co-workers, and friends
What are FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE VOTERS?
500
this is a voting process in which all voters receive a long ballot containing the names of all contenders, regardless of party and they can vote how they choose
What is A "BLANKET" OR "WIDE OPEN" PRiMARY?
500
campaign money that is subject to Federal Election Committee regulation.
What is HARD MONEY?
500
this outlawed discrimination in several areas, especially in job-related matters. This also forbids the use of any voter registration or literacy requirement in any unfair or discriminatory manner.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
500
tis group of people has a high level of income, education and job status; long time residents; strong sense of party identification; believe that voting is important
What are VOTERS?
500
these include
1. Income, Occupation
2. Education
3. Gender/Age
4. Religious Background