Electoral
College
College
Define Electoral College.
Each state's votes cast an Electoral vote.
What are the 3 requirements to be elected President?
35 years old
US Resident for 14 years
Natural Born Citizen
Define suffrage
The right to vote
A group of people who have the same views about the way power and government should be used in a country or society.
Define bias
prejuidice against or for a person, thing or group.
When does the General Election take place?
2nd Tuesday of November
How long can a President serve?
8 years; 2 terms
Which Amendment gave African American men the right to vote?
15th Amendment
What type of party system does the US have?
2 party system
What protection does the 1st Amendment provide?
Freedom of the press
How many Electoral votes are there?
538
Which Amendment put term limits on the President?
22nd Amendment
The 19th Amendment gave who the right to vote?
Women
Which two political parties have dominated throughout US history?
Democrat and Republican
How do politicians use the media?
To push their agendas
Which article of the Constitution deals with the Electoral College?
Article II
Who is the only President to have been elected for more than two terms?
Franklin Roosevelt
Name 3 of the 5 protections listed in the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Banned voting discrimination
enforced voting rights of the 14th and 15th amendments
outlawed literacy tests
allowed federal supervision
secured voting for Natives
Where does each party stand? Right or Left?
Democrat- Liberal and left leaning
Republican- Conservative and right winged
Define propoganda
the use of images, words, or phrases to evoke an emotional response.
How many Electoral votes does a President need to win an election?
270
What is the process of removing a President called?
Impeachment
Define the 26th Amendment.
Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.
What is the purpose of political parties?
To educate the people about the issues, nominate candidates, hold primary elections, raise money for campaigns, help legislators pass laws they favor, and write party platforms.
List the propoganda techniques.
Testimonials
Plain Folk Appeal
Bandwagon