Elections
True or False: Florida allows you to register to vote forthe first time on Election Day
False: you must register to vote at least a month before Election Day
Jose is 32 years old, has been a U.S. citizen for 11 years and has lived in Tampa for the past 9 years. Is he eligible to run for Governor of Florida?
Yes (over 30; U.S. citizen; lived in Florida more than 7 years)
What is the name for a professional who meets with lawmakers to advocate for policies that interest groups want?
Lobbyist
Title for the chief diplomat to a particular country
Ambassador
Vocabulary term for using economic pressure to try to persuade a foreign country to change its policies.
Economic sanctions
What does the term "polling place" mean?
The place where you go to vote
What are the three qualifications to run for President?
- At least 35 years old
- Natural born citizen
- Lived in U.S. at least 14 years
What does it mean to say the media is acting as a "watchdog?"
The media investigates government agencies and officials and lets the public know if it looks like someone is doing something wrong.
A free market economic system where the government has little control and most decisions are made by buyers and sellers
Capitalism
Vocabulary word that means "spying"
espionage
Which constitutional amendment states that the President and Vice President should be elected together as a team (sometimes called "running mates")
12th Amendment
What does it mean to say the Electoral College is a "Winner-Take-All" system?
The candidate who wins a particular state gets ALL of that state's electoral votes (even if they only won by a small number of votes)
What is a political action committee (PAC)
The part of an interest group that raises money for candidates.
An economic system where the government had complete control over the economy
Communism
In 1979, protesters took over the U.S. embassy and held diplomats hostage for over a year in which country?
Iran
What is a primary election?
Celia is 23 years old, has been an American citizen since birth, and has lived in Florida since she was 10 years old. Is she eligible to run for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent the district that includes southeast Orlando?
No (she needs to be at least 25 years old)
What does the term "interest group" mean?
A group of people who are organized to work on a public policy goal (ex: helping the environment, ending drunk driving, improving benefits for veterans, etc.)
International organization dedicated to improving commerce between countries.
World Trade Organizatn (WTO)
In 1962, the Sovie Union (USSR) placed nuclear missiles pointed at the United States in which country?
Cuba
Which political party was originally formed to oppose the expansion of slavery in the Western territories?
Republican
Why was the Electoral College originally created?
The Founders did not think average people were informed enough to select the President directly.
What does it mean to say the media is acting as a "gatekeeper?"
The media is influencing the public by deciding which stories get published and how much attention they will get.
An economic system where some industries are controlled by the government and other industries operate on the free market
Socialism
Which international organization allows countries to bring legal cases against other countries accused of breaking international law?
International Court of Justice (ICJ) / World Court