Elections
What is a push poll?
polls taken for the purpose of providing information on an opponent that would lead respondents to vote against that candidate
What is horse race coverage
Media covering who's ahead and who's winning in an election.
Illegal funds donated to candidates or parties
What is the 3rd amendment?
Quartering troops is not required during any time unless stated by law
A police officer enters a house to search without a warrant. Is this against the constitution?
Yes
How many votes out of 538 votes does a president need to win the election?
270
Polling questions must not be biased or leaning. True of false?
True
Why was the FEC made?
To administer and enforce the limits the sources and amounts of contributions used to finance federal elections
8th amendment: Gives the right to an attorney, speedy trial, informed of charges. True or false?
False, 6th amendment
Which branch/system can declare something unconstitutional?
Judicial Branch
Two out of five factors of political solicitation
Age, Income Bracket, Education, Family, and Religion
What is litigation?
Technique used by interest groups where they sue the government or do legal action
What's the purpose of a PAC?
Collects funds and distributes them to benefit their respective party.
Which 3 amendments helped African Americans against discrimination and voting?
13th, 15th, and 24th
Where is check and balances discussed in the constitution?
Article 1
I just voted in another party's closed primary. Can I do that? Why or why not?
No. Only the people in their party can vote in it
What is selective exposure?
When the politician choices what to show on the media/what issues get covered
Why is Citizens United important?
Donations from labor unions, companies, and others is protected under the 1st amendment
Why is the 23rd amendment important?
Gives more people the chance to vote
How many articles does the constitution have?
Seven
The first poll taken in an election
Benchmark poll
What's a watchdog do?
slander given to other poltical parties, facts checked on other parties, reports on them
Describe the organization of the party including conventions, platforms, and committees
The organization of a party is the localness that is responsible for activities below the state level, but not registered with the FEC
The 23rd amendment repeals the 18th. True or false? If no, which amendment does?
False, it is the 21st
What article is full faith and credit clause in?
4