Political parties
What is a nominate candidate and how do they get elected?
A person who runs for office; campaign.
Which amendment sets the voting to 18 years old?
The 26th.
What is a Platform?
A political parties stance on major issues/major beliefs of that election.
What is popular vote?
Means whoever gets the most votes wins.
What are some of the forms we use for voting?
Paper, mechanical, and electronic ballots.
(Florida uses optical scanner).
What is a political party?
Group of citizens with similar views on issues who work together to elected/ put their ideas into government.
What is the purpose of the primary elections?
Select a candidate from the party to represent them in the general election.
A political parties stance on one (typically smaller) issue/ ideas of the parties platform?
A plank.
Which elections are done by popular vote?
Congressional, state, government, etc.
What is the secret ballot?
Congress passed a law that voting of people will be anonymous.
Which political party tends to promote less restrictions on moral/social issues with a larger federal government?
Democrats(liberals)
When is the general elections held?
First tuesday of november ( UNLESS the first day of the month is tuesday).
Define a emotional advertisement/what is definition?
An attempt to influence your decision based upon emotion(fear to sympathy).
How is a states number of electors determined?
Determined by the total number of congressmen representing the state.
What is party affiliation?
Your political party of choice.(republican, democrat, or independent).
What are some of the believes of Republicans?
Believe in smaller government, and believes that government programs should be run by state government.
What is the purpose of the general elections?
Determines who wins the seat/position, used in the persidential election.
Name calling/smear is also often called?
"Mud-slinging".
How many electoral votes are there?
538.
Who are these years nominate candidates?
Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
What is a Third party and what is their purpose?
To represent people who don't feel represented by democrats or republican.
In what year did congress pass the secret ballot?
1888.
An ad with vague expressions with a connection to a well-known and respected person?
Generalities and Transfers.
How many votes must a candidate receive to win the election?
270.
What can be used to campaign?
Advertising, theme songs, stump speeches, and even negative campaigning against other candidates.