Political Ideologies and Parties
Electoral College
Swing State and Gerrymandering
Voting Rights
Fun
100
Supports active government role in solving social problems, environmental protections, social programs, and progressive taxation.
Liberalism
100
Total Electoral Votes
538
100
States that can reasonably be won by either a Democrat or Republican in a presidential election.
Swing State
100
During the Colonial Period and in the early years of the U.S., who could vote?
Adult white men with propety.
100
The donkey is the offical mascot of what party?
Democrats
200
A group of people with similar ideas about how government should operate. They work to influence public policy by getting their candidates elected.
Political Party
200
Purpose off the Electoral College
Created by the Founders to balance influence between large and small states and to serve as a buffer between the people and selecting the President.
200
Number 3 is an example of
Gerrymandering
200
Women could vote in Wyoming in 1869, however women of color could not vote due to Jim Crow Laws. This amendment made it illegal to deny voting rights to women.
The 19th Amendment
200
The elephant is a symbol of
The Republican Party
300
Environmental protection, social justice, grassroots democracy
The Green Party
300
Key Issues of the Electoral College
A candidate can win the Electoral College but lose the popular vote.
Electors are not legally required in all states to vote the way the public did (known as “faithless electors”).
300
How does Gerrymandering effect society
Can give one party an unfair advantage and reduce fair representation.
300
Previously, American Indians were not considred citizens and thus some states denied the American Indians right to vote. What year was this abolished.
1962
300
The Libertarian Party is known for believing in
Maximum personal freedom, minimal government interference
400
Emphasizes limited government, personal responsibility, free markets, individual liberty, and traditional values.
Conservatism
400
In this election year, the candidate with the most votes lost the election. Who were the candidates, and what year was it?
The 2000 Election.
George W. Bush
Al Gore
400
In the 2024 election, which states were considered swing states?
Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arizona, and Wisconsin
400
Citizens who are 18 years and older were given the right to vote. What is the name of the amendment and what year was it passed?
26th Amendment and 1971
400
What is Mr. Urbina's favorite footbal team?
Carolina Panthers