Political Parties
What is the main purpose of a political party?
Organize voters around shared beliefs
What is the age requirement to vote in the U.S.?
18
How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?
270
What political role does the media serve by exposing wrongdoing?
Watchdog
What is a civic duty required by law that has you attending court?
Jury duty
What document lists a political party’s positions and goals?
Party platform
What type of election determines a party’s nominee?
Primary election
States with unpredictable election outcomes are called what?
Swing/battleground states
What term refers to false or misleading information spread intentionally?
Fake news
What is a civic responsibility rather than a requirement, that helps you choose elected officials?
Voting
What system does the U.S. have where two major parties dominate?
Two-party system
Which election determines who actually wins office?
General election
Which two states use proportional allocation instead of winner-take-all?
Maine and Nebraska
What 2010 Supreme Court case allowed unlimited outside campaign spending?
Citizens United v. FEC
Which form of participation involves gathering signatures to support change?
Petitioning
What type of party influences major parties by introducing new ideas?
Third parties
Which group historically votes least?
Young voters 18-24
What must happen after Election Day before a winner is official?
Electors cast ballots
What type of ad criticizes an opponent rather than promoting a candidate?
Attack ad
What is the term for participating in protests and marches?
Civic engagement/activism
What historical election strategy helped shift the South to the Republican Party?
The Southern Strategy
What is the process immigrants use to become U.S. citizens?
Naturalization
In what election did the popular-vote winner lose the Electoral College most recently?
2016
What term describes media influencing which issues the public considers important?
Agenda-setting
What phrase describes the idea that government power comes from the people?
Popular sovereignty