Political Parties
What are our 2 main political parties names?
Democrats
Republicans
What is a linkage institution?
The elements of the political process that connect us the people to the government
What is Sufferage?
The right to vote
When we vote for the President, who do we ACTUALLY vote for?
Electors
Electoral College
What is political Ideology
The beliefs and attitudes an individual has regarding issues and candidates
What are other names the political parties go by?
Liberal (left) and Conservatives (right)
What are the most influential things that influence political socialization?
Political Parties
Interest Groups
Elections
The Media
What is the 19th Amendment?
The right for Women to vote
What is a Primary/Caucus Election?
The elections that narrow down the candidates to the top 2. (One person from each party)
What are the political parties mascots?
Democrats: Donkey
Republicans: Elephant
What colors are associated with the different political parties?
Republicans are Red
Democrats are Blue
What are Interest Groups?
A group that is NOT a political party that tries to influence public policy (Laws) based on their members interests.
(Interest groups are interested in 1 thing!)
What was the 23rd Amendment
The right for residents in Washington DC to vote.
What is the general election?
The election that picks the winner
What is Federalism?
Scenario for political Party
Male, 62, Lives in small town Texas, Has some college experience, and is a member of the NRA. Which political party does he align with?
When is the FEDERAL Election Day?
The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in an even numbered year.
What is the 24th Amendment?
Banned the use of poll taxes
What are the differences between an Open and a Closed Primary?
Open: Anyone who is registered with any party can vote.
Closed: You can only vote in a primary that aligns with the party you are registered with. (Republicans vote in Republican primaries and Democrats vote in Democratic primaries)
Scenario for political Party
Female, African American, 52, Masters Degree, makes $100,000 a year, what political party does she most likely belong.
What are the Liberals (Democrats) main beliefs?
Desire for change
Believe in Large Government
Stress Equity and Equality
Stricter rules/regulations for businesses and the economy.
What are Exit Pols and why do we use them?
Questionnaires we use when people leave a voting site to ask them questions about their background, income, schooling, which political party they voted for, etc. To gather data to follow voter trends.
What is the 26th Amendment?
Changes the voting age to 18 years old
*This was because after the draft for Vietnam made it so men had to enlist but couldn't vote. Now they can!
We have 538 Electors - where does that number come from?
100 Senators + 435 Representatives + 3 for DC
What are the Conservatives (Republicans) main beliefs?
Limit Federal government and more State control
Stress Freedom/Liberty
Less regulation for businesses/economy