Political Parties
This is a group of persons who seeks to control government by winning elections and holding office.
What is political party
These two terms mean the same thing - the right to vote
What is suffrage and franchise?
These are the two steps of the election process
What is nomination and general election
This is attitudes held by a significant number of people on matters of government and politics
What is public opinion
This is altering the boundaries of a constituency or congressional district in a way that affects the vote.
What is gerrymandering
These are the two major parties in American politics
What are the Republican and Democratic parties
These 3 things restrict people from voting
What is being mentally incompetent, convicted felons, those under 18
This is one way to nominate a candidate
What is self-announcement, petition, caucus, direct primary, or convention
These are ways we measure public opinion
What are elections, polls, media
This type of political party is one that breaks away from one of the other major parties
What is splinter party
This Presidents campaign inspired the use of a donkey as the Democratic mascot because his opponents called him another name for the animal
Who is Andrew Jackson
States decide voter eligibility based on these 3 factors
What is citizenship, residence, and age
This is when elections are held
The Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even numbered years
This is the technique or persuasion aimed at influencing individual or group behaviors
What is propaganda
When voters only complete only part of the ballot
What is ballot fatigue
This party system is the least common system around the world
What is the two-party system?
This state doesn't require people to register to vote
What is North Dakota
This is where those in a precinct go to vote
What is polling place
This is activity by which a group pressures legislators and influences the legislative process
What is lobbying
This is what happens when electoral votes are tied between candidates
What is the House of Representatives votes. (each state = 1 vote)
This is all the things that political parties do
What is nominate candidates, inform and activate support, insure good performance, govern according to party, and act as a watchdog
This amendment gave women the right to vote and this amendment lowered the voting age to 18
What is the 19th Amendment and the 26th Amendment
A candidate needs this many electoral college votes to win the presidency.
What is 270
This is the current Speaker of the House
Who is Paul Ryan
These factors can influence political party membership
What is family, economic status, occupation, major events, religion, age