Big Two
Vocab
Party Time
Wild Card
Elections
100
Identify each party's left/right orientation.
Democrat- left leaning Republican- right leaning
100
a hired representative of a special interest that works to advance that interest's view in lawmaking
lobbyist
100
a political party that challenges the two major parties
Third party
100

List a recent historical event that has influenced public policy

COVID, 9/11, The Great Recession, Sandy Hook, etc. 

100
To be president of the United States you must be: A natural born citizen, at least 35 years old, and ______________
Have lived in the US for 14 years
200

Senator Mitch McConnell belongs to which political party?

Republican

200

an organized group of individuals that share similar political views, work to win elections, and control the government.

Political party

200

What symbol is used to represent the Democratic party?

The Donkey after Andrew Jackson's stubbornness. 

200

Who is the only type of person who can actually write a bill. 

A Congressperson - Representative or Senator

200
a group with a single shared view that organizes to advance their cause
interest group
300
What does "G.O.P" stand for, AND which party is associated with it?
Grand Old Party, another name for the Republicans
300
the political parties with the most elected members in Congress
majority party
300

What is the highest percentage of popular votes that a third party candidate has ever gotten?

18.9% Ross Perot in the 1992 Election vs. Bush and Clinton. Reform Party

300

How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidential election?

270

300

How many electoral college votes does South Carolina get?

9

400

Which political party would be MOST likely to support restrictions on automatic weapons?

Democrats

400
a set of statements describing a political party's views on major issues
platform
400

Supporting Candidates, Creating Laws and Policy, Uniting levels of Government, Creating Balance, Influencing voters- What are these the roles of?

Political parties

400

Which Presidential election year resulted in a decision by the US Supreme Court because it was so close?

2000 Bush v. Gore

400

Name the last 5 Presidents elected. (From most recent)

Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, 6th - Bill Clinton

500

Name a policy issue that the Republicans would be in support of, typically. 

Gun Rights, Pro business, tax cuts, etc. 

500

an organization created to raise and contribute money legally to the campaigns of political candidates

Political Action Committee

500
This is how political parties select their nominees for the general election. (2 answers required)
primary elections and caucuses
500

List one third party today.

Green Party, Libertarians, etc. 

500

When was election day this year?

Tuesday, November 5th 

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