U.S. Political Parties
What kind of political system does the US have?
A TWO PARTY system
A system to characterize and classify different political positions in relation to one another.
The Political Spectrum
How old do you have to be to vote in the US?
18
This system elects the president and vice president of the U.S.
The Electoral College
A large group of people who are entitled to vote are called?
The Electorate
These parties focus on a particular issue as well as a particular person?
3rd Parties
Where do most people fall on the political spectrum?
The middle or political center.
What do you have to do before voting?
Register
The Electoral College is a ______________ system?
Winner take all
What are PACS?
Political Action Committees
They raise a lot of money for political candidates
This party favors limited government.
Republicans
Liberals (Democrats) fall on the __________ of the political spectrum?
Left
How many days in advance do you have to register to vote in Virginia?
22 Days
How many votes are needed to win The Electoral College?
270
Running for office is very expensive. Who has the advantage when running for office?
Wealthy people
This party favors government programs to help fix issues in our nation.
Democrats
Conservatives (Republicans) fall on the _______ of the political spectrum?
Right
Where can you register to vote? (3 different places)
In person (at the registrar's office), on line, by mail
Where to candidates spend a lot of time campaining? (hint - states...)
Largely populated states - because they have the most E.C. votes.
TV, radio, newspapers, social media are?
The Mass Media
What impact do 3rd parties have on elections?
They take votes from the two main parties.
Where do candidates spend a lot of time campaining (on the political spectrum)?
The middle - the political center.
What are some patterns of voting participation?
Age, education, and income
A states Congressional Representation is equal to its?
Electoral College Votes
What are the 4 functions of political parties?
Recruit and Nominate
Educate the Electorate
Watch or Monitor Office Holders
WIN elections