Parties
What two parties have been in the political light the longest?
Republicans and Democrats
What is the purpose of the political party?
Inform voters, Nominate candidates
What is a PAC?
They raise/spend money to either select or defeat an opponent, but there are some limitations
What happens every 10 years???
There will be a redistricting due to the population migration in which gerrymandering may occur?
What can the media do with the information for the voters?
The media can sway the voters opinion
What happens if a Presidential Candidate gets 270 votes during the election?
They become the president of the USA
What is gerrymandering???
The seats are divided within the state due to the population changes--> protect their own power and or the parties power
Do political Parties change their beliefs or opinions on an issue?
YESSSSSSSS
What happened on Nov.5 2024
General election
Georgia has 16 votes, Florida and 30 votes, California has 54.... How do they come up with this number???
House of Representatives plus the senate
Why do we have to pay taxes???
That money goes towards schools, roads, parks, police officers
Polling at voting locations...Jury...Voting are all called what???
Public Service
What is a primary election?
This happens within the party(Rep/Dem) which they can select their nominee to run
When I casted my ballot on the 5th of Nov, who am I voting for.....other than the President and VP???
Electoral College, whoever wins that state gets those votes (HoR+Senate=State #)
Requirements to be a citizen??
18 years of age
live in the states 5 years prior
Understand Gov and US history
Pass the Civics test
In class when you came up with your questions for your peers for their opinions, what is this called?
Public Opinion Call