Elections
entrance poll
Poll entering into an election
Watch dog
To keep an eye on the political power and actions
hard money
Money that is given to a specific candidate.
Amendment One
Freedom of Religion, Press, Speech, Assembly, Petition
preamble
The introduction to the Constitution.
exit poll
poll exiting an election
Selective Exposure
A tendency for people both consciously and unconsciously to seek out material that supports their existing attitudes and opinions and to actively avoid material that challenges their views.
soft money
a contribution to a political party that is not accounted as going to a particular candidate, thus avoiding various legal limitations.
Amendment Eleven
Prevents suits against states
three branches of government
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Interest groups
Groups that form under a common ideal to represent themselves on a larger scale.
horse racing
To report on the polling numbers rather than policy's the candidates represent
bundling
the selling of different items, typically of hardware or software, together as a package.
Amendment Thirteen
Abolition of slavery Outlawed
How many members in the House of Representatives
435
lobbying
To seek position in influencing a political official
Advertising
Federal Elections Commission
The U.S. government's monitoring and enforcement agency for federal elections.
Amendment Eighteen
Prohibition of alcoholic beverages
Powers of Congress
taxing, printing money, declaring war
super pac
independent political action committee which may raise unlimited sums of money from corporations, unions, and individuals but is not permitted to contribute to or coordinate directly with parties or candidates.
Selective Perception
a process of reviewing stimuli at a subliminal level and deciding whether to filter information out or elevate it to a conscious level.
527 Groups ap gov
A tax-exempt organization that promotes a political agenda, although they can't expressly advocate for or against a specific candidate.527 groups
Amendment Twenty Six
18 year olds given the right to vote
3rd Article
The Judicial Branch