Political Parties
America has the party system
2 Party System
These are the 2 types of media
Mass Media
Social Media
These people work for an Interest group
Professional Lobbyist
This amendment gave all men the right to vote
15th
Virginia has this many electoral votes
13
Most Americans fall here on the political spectrum
In the middle
True or False: The media will never sway public opinion or agenda
False
This is an organized group that tries to influence the government to adopt certain policies or measures
Interest Groups
This amendment gave all women the right to vote.
19th
A candidate needs this many electoral votes to win the presidency
270
Third parties often do this to achieve recognition
Introduce new ideas and/or press for a particular issue
During a debate the media does this
Broadcast different points of view
This is where people seek to influence legislators to introduce or vote against a bill
Lobbying
These are the requirements to register to vote in Virginia
18 years old, Be a U.S. citizen, Be a resident of Virginia and your precinct
Most states have a system where the candidates gain all electoral votes with a majority vote
Winner-take-all system
1. This party believes in a more active federal government
2. This party believes in a less active federal government
1. Democrats
2. Republicans
Media outlets will advertise these on during an election season.
Campaigns
It is easier for a citizen lobbyists to influence these types of legislators and media
Local
The 26th amendment did this.
Lowered the voting age to 18
States are given their electoral number by this.
Congressional Representation
These are the 4 functions on a political party
Recruiting & Nominating Candidates
Educating the Electorate
Helping candidates win elections
Monitor the actions of officeholders
The media can set the public agenda by doing 2 things
Identifying candidates, Broadcasting different points of view, holding forums/debates, writing editorials, creating political cartoons, writing "op-eds", posting on social media
These are the 4 ways a citizen can become a lobbyists
Participate in politics, Express their opinions, join a interest group, make political contributions or donations
The 23rd amendment did what?
Gave Washington D.C. 3 electoral votes
This is the total number of electoral votes
538