Campaigns and Elections
What is the term for local-level elections in which candidates do not run as affiliates of a specific party?
Non-partisan Elections
Who are likely voters?
Individuals identified as more likely to vote in an upcoming election.
On average, how much does it cost to run for the House of Representatives?
$1.7 Million
What is the result of the incumbency advantage?
Members of Congress are rarely defeated when they run for reelection.
What kinds of polls are conducted on election day and used by media outlets and campaigns to estimate the likely outcome of a race?
Exit Polls
What position did Andrew Jackson hold before he was elected to the Presidency?
Member of the House of Representatives
This is the day on which more presidential primary elections are held than any other.
Super Tuesday
What are three types of political participation?
Traditional Political Participation
Civic Volunteerism
Civil Disobedience
What was the name of the Supreme Court case that allowed for unlimited campaign-related spending from organizations known today as SuperPACs?
Citizens United v. FEC (2010)
What are the three phases of a presidential election?
1. Primary Elections and Caucuses
2. Party Conventions
3. The General Election
When discussing survey research, what is framing?
The effect on responses from how pollsters ask questions.
What are the requirements in the Constitution for eligibility to serve as President?
At least 35 years old
Born an American citizen
Lived in the US for at least 7 years
What is the difference between views expressed during a primary election campaign in comparison to a general election campaign?
Candidates generally show more extreme positions during primary election campaigns and more moderate positions during general election campaigns.
What are the five sources of public opinion?
Political Socialization
Party Affiliation
Self Interest
Elite Influence
Focusing Events
What are the six factors that affect Congressional redistricting?
One Person, One Vote
Incumbent Protection
Geographic Concentration of Interests
Race and Ethnicity
Time
Gerrymandering