Voting
People who are qualified to vote are also called this.
Electors
Both the media and political parties considered to be a part of this
linkage institutions
These are the two major political parties in the United States
Democratic and Republican
This right guarantees the right to allow for a free press.
First Amendment
minimum number of electoral votes needed to win the U.S. presidency
270
All voters can participate in this primary
open primary
This refers to a paid representative for an interest group
Lobbyist
This group raises money for political campaigns
political action committee (PAC)
Way for individuals to present news and opinions via the Internet
Blogging
This amendment altered the process of electing the president and vice president in the Electoral College
12th Amendment
Type of ballot you can complete ahead of time
absentee ballot
National Rifle Association is an example of this
an interest group
Loose alliance of groups in which each member is working for their own benefit
coalition
Newspapers and magazines are part of this kind of media
two states that allocate their electoral votes proportionally rather than winner-takes-all
Maine and Nebraska
Are known for being in charge of the election process
state governments
These groups support a particular position or policy
Advocacy groups
This term is used for the moment when the groups that make up political parties are rearranged
realignment
Because most American media is privately owned it can not receive this funding
government funding
Term used to describe an elector who votes against the candidate who won their state’s popular vote
faithless elector
This group has the lowest voter turn out
What are 18 - 29 year olds OR Americans
This is another term for the press
fourth estate
Since the time of Jackson, a national convention has been used to do this
nominate a party candidate for president
The term used to describe the media and press that covers the workings of government.
People's Watchdog
if no candidate receives a majority of the Electoral College votes this happens
decision goes to the House of Representatives