Voting
This style of voting involves choosing a candidate based on what you think they will do in the future
prospective voting
Pushing the two major parties to incorporate the major parts of their platform in order to win their voters
This type of election pits members of two different parties against each other
general election
This court case established that groups could spend unlimited dollars on elections as long as they did not work directly with a candidate
Citizens United v. FEC
This type of voting is seen when a citizen votes based on what would benefit them individually
rational-choice voting
These groups can raise and spend unlimited funds on elections, as long as they do not work directly with candidates
Super PACs
This group is more likely to win elections due to a variety of factors that give them an advantage over their competitors such as name recognition and free postage (franking)
incumbents
Why do we rarely see news organizations that have moderate view points?
$$$
Having a high amount of this means that you feel as if your vote truly matters
political efficacy
These groups can work with candidates on campaigns, but are limited in how much money they can raise
Political Action Committees (PACs)
This type of system states that whoever wins the most votes in an election if given power, while those who win less are given no power.
winner-take-all system
This idea in media focus on who is winning an election and less on the actual issues
What change in voting rights occurred after the passage of the 24th amendment?
Elimination of poll taxes
These types of elections occur when party allegiances shift during an election
realigning election
This type of election would only allow registered members of a particular party to vote
closed primary
Using words such as "pro-life" and "pro-choice" instead of "anti-choice" and "pro-death" are seen in what media strategy?
Framing
This Amendment expanded voting rights to 18 year olds
26th Amendment
This issue occurs due to the fact that interest groups provide help for citizens even if they are not paying members
"free rider" problem
In Citizens United v. FEC, which clause of what amendment was being interpreted? Also, was was ruled to be constitutional after the ruling?
Freedom of Speech clause of the 1st amendment
Super PACs
What percent of news organizations are owned by the six major media companies?
90%