Electoral College
What is the electoral college?
The system in which states choose electors who then vote to elect the president of the United States.
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
How old do you have to be to vote in the United States?
18
What is the persuasive device "Bandwagon" when used in political ads?
Creating a sense that everyone else or large groups are already supporting the candidate
Which are the two main political parties in the United States today?
Democrat & Republican
How many electoral college votes are need to win the presidential election?
270
What are primary campaigns?
Elections in which political parties choose their candidates for the general election.
How often are Federal elections held?
Every 2 years
What is the persuasive device "Glittering Generalizations" when used in political ads?
Using vague sweeping language that sounds nice (or bad), but doesn’t contain any specifics
Which alternative party supports a small federal government that only does what the Constitution clearly allows
Constitution Party
What are swing states?
States where the outcome of an election is uncertain and could go to either major party.
What is Gerrymandering?
The practice of drawing voting districts to favor one political party.
Do you need to have a photo id to register to vote in Michigan?
No, but you will need to sign an form (affidavit) confirming your identity
What is the persuasive device "Plain folk or Elitism" when used in political ads?
Conveying a message of (not) being a regular person, especially of the demographic make-up of the audience
Who was the first republican president?
Abraham Lincoln
How many electoral college votes does Michigan have?
15
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th amendment
Name 1 politician who represents Michigan in the federal government
John Moolenaar, Elissa Slotkin, Gary Peters
What is the persuasive device "False Dilemma" when used in political ads?
Creating a sense there are only two options, one of which is terrible, so the one to chose becomes obvious
Which alternative party is primarily concerned with environmental issues such as climate change and pollution?
Green Party
How many total votes are in the electoral college?
538
What does PAC stand for?
Political Action Committee
Which Supreme court case rules that limits on campaign contributions are unconstitutional under the 1st amendment protection of free speech?
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010)
What is the persuasive device "Association or Transfer" when used in political ads?
Linking a candidate with someone or something else that isn’t that closely connected but already has a strong positive or negative reputation
Which alternative party believes government should be as small as possible and individuals should be as free as possible?
Libertarian Party