Political Parties
Which political party has a donkey mascot? Elephant mascot?
Democrat = donkey, Republican = elephant
Rising campaign costs benefit what type of person?
The wealthy, or those with access to lots of money
What are the three requirements to vote in VA?
1. 18 years old
2. US citizen
3. Lives in VA
Which amendment protects your freedoms of speech, religion, assembly, petition, and press?
1st
How many electoral votes does VA get?
13
Which 3rd party candidate led the Bull Moose Party?
Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt
What is the spreading of lots of information to the public?
Media
How many days before an election must you register?
22 days before
Which amendment gives minorities the right to vote?
15th
How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidential election?
270 (50% + 1 vote).
The United States has a _____ party system.
Two
What is it called when a person possesses a certain point of view?
Bias
Which type of election has the lowest voter turnout?
Local elections
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th
What kind of system states that, by winning the majority of votes in a state, a presidential candidate gets ALL of the votes for that state?
Which political party is more supportive of powerful, central government?
Liberals/ Democrats
A persuasive technique where celebrities support a person, product or idea.
Endorsement
What three factors have the biggest impact on whether you will show up to vote?
1. Your age (older = more likely)
2. Your education (more educated = more likely)
3. Your wealth (more money = more likely)
Which amendment set the minimum voting age to 18 years old for the entire country?
26th
What are states called that could vote for either a Democrat or Republican candidate any given election?
Swing states
What is one reason third parties rarely win elections?
1. Steal votes from major parties
2. Not enough money
3. Winner-takes-all system hurts them
A persuasive technique where you say something that sounds great but has little meaning.
Glittering Generalities
Which law was created to help enforce the 15th and 24th amendment by abolishing Jim Crow laws?
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
Which amendment gave DC voters a say in the Electoral College?
23rd
What states benefit most from the Electoral College system?
Large states with larger population