Campaign Finance
What is public financing?
Tax payers can choose to donate extra money each year to government funded campaigns
How many electoral votes does a potential president must earn?
270
What is the main purpose of Interest groups?
Group of people who have policy goals and attempt to influence policy making to accomplish these goals.
What way does Breitbart sway?
Extreme right (republican - Conservative)
Main 2 political parties today?
Republican and Democrat
Some private donation ways?
Individual donations, PACS, hard money, soft money
Does the popular vote matter?
No - there are times the popular vote isn't guaranteed to win.
What is the main difference between political parties and interest groups?
Political parties - work to get candidates elected / Interest groups - work together to get a law passed
What way does Fox News sway?
Right side (not too extreme) republican
Which political party believes in a small government?
Democrat/Liberal Side
Some ways of individual donations?
$1000 limit on contribution, $1000 limit on expenditures
Who holds electors accountable?
Nowhere in the Constitution, does it say electors have to vote the way of the popular vote (they're free to do what they want).
What are the top 4 things that affect policy making?
Lobbying (give candidates money), Electioneering (pay for political ads), Litigation (interest groups challenge laws) and Gaining public support (more support = more power)
What way does CNN sway?
Left side (democrat and liberal)
What is the main reason for political parties existing?
Political parties began to form during the ratification struggle of the federal Constitution. They decided to make a new side of the federal government and see how powerful they would be.
What are PACS?
Political Action Committee - Formed by BUSINESS and CORPORATIONS
3 methods of proposed reforms?
District plan, proportional plan, direct popular election
What is the most influential group?
NRA - National Rifle Association
What does extreme right sides think of the mask mandate?
They don't believe it's constitutional
What do political parties do?
Organization that coordinates candidates to complete in countries elections
PACS vs SUPER PACS
PACS - pro hard $, $5000 limit for candidates / SUPER PACS - pro soft $, no limits
What are framers?
Are expected electors to vote for candidates they believe would be best for the job (not their person).
What are all 5 of the things interest groups do?
Bring lawsuits against government, make donations candidates, influence lawmakers, advertise issues on social media and contribute to campaign ads
Spreads misinformation + will cause panic and will impact elections
What do we need in political parties?
These parties are the pillars of democracy and the most popular leaders are elected to rule.