Amendments
How many amendments are there?
27 amendments
What is gerrymandering?
The process by which parties draw Congressional maps to favor their own party
How many votes does a candidate need to win the majority?
270
What is the first amendment?
Freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, and speech
How many electors are in the Electoral College?
538 electors
What are three words that are used to describe the media, also known as its "roles" in politics?
gatekeeper/agenda setter/watchdog
What is the fourth amendment?
Free from unreasonable searches and seizures.
How is gerrymandering used to create a political advantage?
People can place all poverty in one district or all incumbents in one district to have a higher chance of winning & waste minority votes.
List 5 Red states from the 2024 election.
ST, UT, IO, WY, ND, SD, AR, KY, NC, TN, NE, IA, MO, KS, OK, TX, IN, OH, WZ, AZ, NV, GA, PA, WI, MI, AL are all acceptable :)
What is the 8th Amendment?
Freedom against imposing excessive bail, excessive fines, or cruel and unusual punishments.
What are three types of democracies that are present in the Electoral College?
direct, elite, & pluralist
What did the Pentagon Papers reveal?
It leaked documents where administration was lying to the public about the nations involvement in the Vietnam War.
What is the process to make an amendment?
A proposed amendment must be passed by 2/3 of both houses of Congress then ratified by 3/4 of the states.
How has the Electoral College impacted election outcomes in US history?
Candidates have won without the popular vote, which makes people question their trust in the election process. Some people have started to realize that their vote actually doesn't count for the president more than the electors.
What is the primary role of North Carolina State Board of Elections in the electoral process?
They certify the election results and deliver them to the secretary of state.