Levels of Gov
What is another name for the federal gov?
National or US gov
Define what a political party is.
Individuals that organize as a group to win elections, influence policy, and operate the government.
Name one bad part of the media.
Biases
Misinformation
Disinformation
What movie clips did we watch when we learned about how parties are formed?
Napoleon Dynamite
What does M.A.D.D. or N.R.A. stand for when it comes to special interest groups.
Mother's Against Drunk Driving or National Rifle Association
Name the three branches of state government AND who leads the executive branch.
Legislative, Judicial, Executive ran by the Governor.
What is a third party? Name one.
Parties that play a small role and adopted by main parties. Green, Pirate, Libertarian, ETC.
Which amendment does the media fall under? Tell me the name of the amendment and what it protects.
The first amendment which protects the right of speech and press.
Describe what party elections are in 1-2 sentences.
What is a special interest group?
How many local governments are there?
90,837 local govs
What is a platform and list three things that might be on the Democrat platform?
Major focuses of a party. They are for public school, universal healthcare, LGBTQ+ rights, and more.
Name three good parts of the media.
People are Part of It
Far Spread of Media
What are the five stages of Party Nominations?
1. Nominations
2. Party Campaigns
3. Party Elections
4. Public Campaigns
5. Public Elections
Name two bad reasons for lobbying.
Money influences politicians over people.
Basically bribing politicians.
Name four people in the local government.
Any three:
- Mayor, City Council, Fire, Police, or any approved.
List all the platform things you can for the Republican party and you will get points for each one.
Ask Mr. T.
Name all 6 types of media.
Social Media
TV News
Radio News
Online News Sites
Ads + Popups
Newspapers
Most leaders are elected by the __________ _______. However, the President is elected by the __________ _________.
Popular Vote
Electoral College
Name four examples of Business Interest Groups
Walmart, Google, Amazon, Oil, Energy, Steel, etc.
Name two differences between National and State Governments.
Any Two:
- Welfare
- Federal Elections
- Regulating Banks or Interstate Commerce
- Others Approved by Mr. Turner
List all of the platform things for the Democrat party and you will get points for each one.
Ask Mr. T
What is disinformation? What is misinformation?
Participating in the media by getting the facts wrong on purpose of on accident respectively.
Name 2 pros and 2 cons to the Electoral College.
Ask Mr. T.
Tell me the two good reasons for lobbying.
Inform Politicians and Fund Research