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Political Parties are?
Groups of people who share similar ideas about how the government should work
The Democratic party aims to represent?
The common people. Supports social programs and a more involved government
Republican party believes in?
Equal rights and ending slavery.
Republican party emphasizes
Individual freedom and limited government involvement. Support lower taxes.
Local government takes care of things like?
Local schools, parks, garbage collection, and local laws
State government takes care of things like?
Education, marriage, and licenses
National/federal/central government takes care of things like?
national defense, immigration, foreign relations, and overall economy
Define candidate
Someone who is running for political office
What are the constitutional requirements to become president?
Must be natural born, Lived in U.s for 14 years, and 35 years old
Requirements for senators
30 years old, citizen for 9 years
Requirements for HOR
25 years old, citizen for 7 years
Qualifications definition
What past experiences would makes the candidate good for the job
Define incumbent
Someone running for REelction
Define issue based platform
Statement outlining the views of a candidate or party
Define Bias
Prejudice against or for a person, thing, or group
what is public opinion
how a large group of people feel about an issue or candidate
What are super-PACS
NO limits to donations. Support a campaign or party
Why is the media important for elections
its the primary source of information we have about political candidates and the issues
How do politicians use the media
Use social media to push their agendas
What is media bias
certain news organizations can favor candidates or parties
What are PACS
political action committees
Define propoganda
Persuasive communications that evoke emotions
Define testimonial
famous person who supports you
Define plain folks appeal
Using images/ systems to look like a regular American
Define bandwagon