Electoral College
What is the deciding factor in a presidential race?
¿Cuál es el factor decisivo en una carrera presidencial?
The Electoral College-
El Colegio electoral
What two main political parties dominate American Politics?-¿Qué dos partidos políticos principales dominan la política en los Estados Unidos?
Democrats and Republicans- Democratas y Republicanos
What is a Special Interest Group?
Association of people seeking to influence government policy in favor of their interest groups.
What are the three branches of government?-
¿Cuáles son las tres ramas del gobierno?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
Ejecutivo
Legislativo
Judicial
How does the president attract additional support for a particular group of people?
¿Cómo atrae el presidente apoyo adicional para un grupo particular de personas?
A Vice President is chosen as a running mate.
Se elige una vicepresidenta como compañera de fórmula.
How do major political parties fund their campaign?
Contributions from Individuals and Special Interest Groups.
What role do lobbyist play in Special Interest Groups?
Influence public officials to support or oppose certain political officials.
What is the system of Checks & Balances?-¿Qué es el sistema de Cheques y Balanzas?
Each of the three branches of government can limit the powers of the others.-cada uno de los tres poderes del gobierno puede limitar los poderes de los demás.
What role do third political parties play in the democratic process?-¿Qué papel juegan los terceros partidos políticos en el proceso democrático?
Third Political Parties help address issues that primary political parties fail to address.- Los terceros partidos políticos ayudan a abordar cuestiones que los partidos políticos primarios no abordan.
How do special interest groups work to influence government action?-¿Cómo trabajan los grupos de intereses especiales para influir en la acción del gobierno?
They work to elect legislators who support their views.-Trabajan para elegir legisladores que apoyen sus puntos de vista.
What does the legislative branch consist of?-¿En qué consiste el poder legislativo?
The Senate and House of Representative-El Senado y la Casa de Representantes
What role does the census play in the democratic process?-¿Qué papel juega el censo en el proceso democrático?
The census helps determine electoral college vote from each state.-El censo ayuda a determinar el voto del colegio electoral de cada estado.
What is the main purpose of Lobbying?
Influence legislation on behalf of the special Interest Group.
What is the difference between a special interest group and a political party?-¿Cuál es la diferencia entre un grupo de interés especial y un partido político?
A political party is an organized group of people who have the same views. An Interest group, however, is an association of people seeking to influence government policy in favor of their interest groups.
What branch has the power to interpret laws?- Cual rama del gobierno tiene el poder de interpretar las leyes?
The Judicial Branch- La Rama Judicial
If there is a tie in the electoral college, how does the federal government determine the winner of a presidential race?-Si hay un empate en el colegio electoral, ¿cómo determina el gobierno federal al ganador de una carrera presidencial?
The House of Representative brakes the tie.- La casa de representante
What dispute led to the formation of political parties
The powers of federal government.
What is one example of a Special Interest Group?-¿Cuál es un ejemplo de un grupo de interés especial?
Free for all
What is separation of power?-
¿Qué es la separación de poderes?
Instead of placing authority in the hands of one person, like a king, or even a small group of people, the U.S. Constitution divides power-En lugar de poner la autoridad en manos de una persona, como un rey, o incluso de un pequeño grupo de personas, la Constitución de los Estados Unidos divide el poder