Political Parties
What are the two major political parties in America?
Democrat and Republican
What was the era from 1800-1860 called?
The age of Democrats
Does the winner of the popular vote always win the electoral college?
No
What are the years and presidents where they won the electoral College but not the popular vote?
1824: John Quincy Adams
1876: Rutherford B. Hayes
1888: Benjamin Harrison
2000: George W. Bush
2016: Donald Trump
What was the name of America's first two political parties?
Federalists and Democratic-Republicans
What was the era from 1860-1932 called?
The Era of Republicans
How is each states electoral college count calculated?
What are four reasons for America's Two Party System?
Historical Basis, Tradition, Electoral System, and Ideological Consensus
What was the time from 1932-1968 called?
The Return of the Democrats
What must the electors in the Electoral College be loyal to?
A political party
What are the five things political parties do?
Nominate Candidates, Inform and Activate Supporters, Act as a Bonding Agent, Govern, and Act as a Watchdog
What is the current era of American politics called?
An Era Pendulum Swings in Government
How many electoral votes is needed to win the presidency?
270
What are the three advantages of a multi-party system?
It Provides broader representation of the people, it gives more responsive to the will of the people, and it gives voters more choices at the polls
Since 2000 has there been more Democratic or Republican presidents? (Not including last nights results)
Democrats: 2
Republicans: 2
How many total electoral votes are availiable?
538