Political Parties
The differences between political parties can be found by doing what?
Reading the party's platform
The number of electors in each state is based upon...
Each states congressional representation
A candidate wins 51% of Virginia's popular vote. How many electoral college votes do they get?
13
To influence somebody or something unfairly; prejudice
Bias
What election are people most likely to vote in?
Presidential
One difference in Third Party Candidates from the main political parties is...
They often focus on one political issue
When citizens vote in the Presidential election they are casting the _______ vote
Popular
How many electoral college votes are needed to win the Presidency?
270
An organization established to raise money to support an issue or candidate
Political Action Committee (PAC)
Voting districts are evaluated every ___ years
10
The middle of the political spectrum where most of the votes are is called...?
Moderate
President and Vice President are elected by...?
Electoral College
What must you do before you vote in Virginia?
Register
Forms of communication created to reach large audiences are called...?
Mass Media
Spreading voters so they do not form a voting block is called...
Cracking
How do PACs influence campaigns? (what do they contribute?)
$$$$$$$$$$$$ They are an important source of funding.
Why does California have the most Electoral College votes?
It has the largest representation in Congress
Total electoral votes available:
538
When a news station runs a story called "Crime is on the Rise", it is seeking to...
Focus public attention on certain issues
Concentrating voters to take advantage of common interests is called...?
Packing
What is one function of Political Parties?
Recruiting and Nominating OR
Monitoring actions of Officeholders OR
Educating the Public on campaign issues
What is the name for a state that might vote either way in an election?
Swing State
The electoral college provides a more equal voice for both large and small states, regardless of...?
Population
The 3 Aspects of Evaluating Campaign Messages are...
1. ID Propaganda
2. Separate Fact from Fiction
3. Detect Bias
Redrawing a district that forces two candidates of the same party to run against each other is called...?
Highjacking