Money in Elections
One way that candidates can raise money to fund their campaigns
Donations
Fundraisers
Dinners
Too busy
Believe their vote doesn't count
Lack of interest
How many votes does a candidate need to win the Electoral College
270
America has what type of party system
A two party system
This amendment granted voting rights to men of color
15th Amendment
Raise money during elections
More people tend to vote during this type of election
Presidential
The number of electors that each state has is based on it's
Representation in Congress (population)
One example of a third party is
Constitution Party
Libertarian Party
Green Party
This amendment granted voting rights to women
19th Amendment
This type of individual has an advantage when running in an election
Rich/Wealthy
What is one place where someone can register to vote
Registrar's office
Online
Mail (library, DMV, gov. office)
States who could vote Republican or Democrat are called
Swing States
This political party aligns with liberal values and ideas
Democrat
This amendment granted voting rights to residents of DC
23rd Amendment
This group can spend an unlimited amount of money on advertisements but cannot donate directly to candidates
Super PACs
What are the three qualifications to register to vote in VA
Citizen of the US
Resident of VA
18 years of age
How many electoral votes does D.C. get
3
This political party identifies with conservative values and ideas
Republican
This amendment changed the voting age from 21 to 18
26th Amendment
How much money can an individual donate to a political party or candidate
What three factors can predict who is more likely to vote
Education
Age
Income
How many electoral votes are there altogether
538
The name of the third party that Theodore Roosevelt ran under was the
Bull Moose Party
Progressive Party
This amendment banned poll taxes
24th Amendment