Basics of Citizenship & Other
In the United States who is in charge of voting administration?
The States
What is the 15th Amendment?
Prohibits denying or abridging a citizen's right to vote based on "race, color, or previous condition of servitude"
In the most RECENT Presidential election, which political party has had the advantage with younger voters?
Republican Party
Why does the US have a two-party system?
Because that is how its always been (tradition)
What element was most significant about the Australian ballot that has influenced our elections today?
They were marked in secret
What is Naturalization?
Process of becoming a citizen
Which Amendment focused on Women's Suffrage?
19th Amendment
What factor gives us the best idea of how someone will vote?
What is a closed primary?
A primary election that you must be a member of that political party to participate in.
How many votes are their in the electoral college?
538 (270 to win!)
What are the three universal requirements for voting?
Citizenship
Residency
Age (18+)
What is the 26th Amendment?
Lowered the national voting age to 18.
What is the best way to look at voting trends?
Election results
What term refers to the list of stances, ideologies, and opinions and political party has adopted?
Party Platform
What is a "faithless elector"?
A person who votes against their party
What are three of the current requirements for obtaining US citizenship?
At least 18 years old when you apply
Able to read, write, and speak basic English (depending on age)
Of good moral character
Demonstrate basic understanding of U.S. history and civics
Willing and able to take the Oath of Allegiance
(You must also be in one of these categories: Lawful permanent resident [Green Card holder] of five years/Married to a U.S. citizen/U.S. military service member (active duty or veteran)/Child of a U.S. citizen)
Which voting method was first introduced during the Civil War?
Absentee Voting
What term refers to the processes and everything that goes into building someones understanding of politics and their political beliefs?
Political Socialization
Why was the Iowa Caucus so important to presidential candidate nominations?
They were the first event in the presidential nomination process and thus very influential.
What was created to serve as a compromise between direct election and election by Congress?
Electoral College
What is political efficacy?
Feeling that one's involvement in politics matters
Explain what pre-clearance refers to that came from the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Federal Government oversight where states that had a history of disenfranchising voters had to get approval to make changes to voting laws. (Supreme Court invalidated pre-clearance in 2013 stating that it was unconstitutional)
What does the term the "American ideological consensus" refer to?
The idea that most Americans are closely aligned on most major issues. (It's the details of how they solve the problem that divides us)
Describe how the caucus process is different then the standard primary?
A caucus involves a public meeting for party members to discuss candidates and issues and then moving around a room to show support for candidates rather than a secret ballot similar to a general election
This term refers to the concept that a strong candidate will help gain support for lower candidates from the same political party?
Coattail Effect