CE.5C
Ways information is distributed to the public is referred to as ______.
media
Political parties play a key role in government and provide opportunities for citizens to ________ in the political process.
participate
The American political process is characterized by a ____ ____ system.
The high cost of getting elected gives an advantage to _____ candidates.
wealthy
Who can register to vote in Virginia?
A U.S. citizen who is a Virginia resident and 18 years old by election day
What role does the media play in the political process?
It helps people learn about the candidates, understand important issues, and hear different opinions
What do parties state in their differences?
They express different views on issues
Third parties ______ win elections, but they play an important role.
rarely
Rising campaign costs require candidates to conduct extensive _______ activities.
fundraising
How do you register to vote?
In person at the registrar's office, at the DMV, or by mail
Is running for office expensive?
Yes
Political parties play a key role in _________ and provide opportunities for citizens to participate in the political process.
government
How are the major political parties similar?
They both influence public policies, both reflect both liberal and conservative views, both win majority support by appealing to the political center
Rising campaign costs encourage the development of PACs. What are PACs?
Political Action Committees
When does voter registration close?
22 days before election day
What must candidates do to raise money?
PACs (Political Action Committees), raise and spend money on elections
What are the functions of political parties?
Recruiting and nominating candidates, educating the electorate about campaign issues, helping candidates win elections, monitoring officeholders
How are the major political parties different?
They express different views on issues which are states in the party's platform and stated by candidates in the campaign
What do PACs do?
PACs are organizations dedicated to raising and spending money to either elect or defeat political candidates.
The number of citizens who register and vote is related to...
how important the voters consider the election issues
What are some of the strategies for evaluating campaign speeches, literature, and advertisements for accuracy?
Voters should try to separate facts from opinions, look for bias, evaluate sources, and identify propaganda.
A legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth, either native or naturalized is a ______.
citizen
What are the animals that represent the republican and democratic parties?
Elephant and donkey
Rising campaign costs have led to efforts to reform _______ _______ _____.
Why do citizens often fail to vote?
Lack of interest or failure to register