Campaign Finance
Individual donation limit
How many elections were there where the popular vote didn't win?
definition of political parties
What are interest groups
organization of people who have policy goals and try to influence policy makers to accomplish these goals
Does the media have bias?
yes
What is money limitations?
How to win
must earn 270 votes
What do they do?
How do they affect public policy making
lobbying, electioneering, litigation, and gaining public support
The media's role
What is bring political information to the public?
The difference between hard money and soft money
Hard money = given directly to candidates/limitation apply
soft money = donations given to party to avoid government regulations
3 major flaws of the electoral college
What are winner of pop vote isn't guaranteed, doesn't force electors to vote way of popular vote, if no one receives 270 then House of Reps pick
Functions
nominating candidates, informing supporters, bonding agent, governing purpose, and watchdog purpose
Most Influential Interest group
Who are the NRA?
The media's nickname
What is Watchdog?
FEC purpose
What is to oversee and enforce campaign finance regulations?
Why is the House of reps tiebreaker a problem?
lowest qualified members of gov are choosing the president
Why are they important
links government to people
What interest groups do
What is bring lawsuits against gov, make donations, influence lawmakers, advertise, and contribute to campaign ads?
Watchdog function
What did the McCain Feingold Act do
Overturn a lot of what happened in Citizens United v FEC
what are the 3 proposed reforms
district plan, proportional plan, and direct popular election
displays true opinions of public
political parties
The method interest groups use the most
What is lobbying?
3 essential roles
What are serves as watchdog, sets public agenda, and supports the free exchange of ideas?