Vocab
Common Knowledge
Why does it Matter?
What is?
100
Define Carcus
Meeting of state political leaders
100
What is the Mascot of the Republicans?
Elephant
200
Explain Direct Mail
High Tech method of raising $ for a political cause or campaign
200
Mascot of Demorats?
Donkey
300
What is 527 Groups ?
Independent groups that seek to influence the political process but arn't subject to constribution restrictions because they dont seek a primary canidate
300
What two states can be the make it or break it states?
Iowa and New Hampshire
400
What is Soft Money?
Political contrisbutions earmarked for party building for generals. Banned by the McCai-Feingold Act.
400
Money
Money is a great support and can help judge the leading canidate. Helps building the best strategy team.
500
Explain Selective Perception
People pay attention to things they agree with
500
Early Delegates Matter?
They are the indicators of public support. (Iowa & New Hampshire) If approached wrong, it could be the end
500
Explain Cacus Road Before and Today
Before:Primaries, it was the states parties who selected their delegates for the Nation Party Convention. State Parties decided the details and meet in smoked filled rooms to cut to the basics. Today:
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