Terms in politics
What is Swing states?
When we dont know what the result will be before the election is done being counted (whether they are blue or red)
How did Roy Cohn die?
hiv/aids
who won?
Donald Trump
An idea that America is simply more special and amazing than any other country.
how often are there presidential elections?
every four years
What does "Secured" mean in politics?
When a state is already blue or red before the election
Who made Donald Trump?
Roy Cohn
Who became vice president?
J.D Vance
Ad populum?
Argue ones case based on the majority’s opinion, meaning that when a certain opinion is held by the majority it must be right.
What day does the election take place? in usa
first Tuesday after the first Monday in November
Supermajority?
When another political institution overrules another institution in majority.
Where did Trump meet Roy Cohn?
Blue
Ad baculum?
Using threats or possibility of force when arguing their case. Trump uses this to those who oppose him saying something bad will happen to them.
How many political institutions are there + name them?
The President, the Supreme Court and Congress.
What is Gridlock?
When the two parties complicate decision making
In what year did Donald Trump first meet Roy Cohn?
What is 1973.
Which swing state was predicted to be blue, but ended up being red?
Georgia
What is Ad hominem?
To direct argumentation or criticism at a person, as opposed to their opinion or political position.
How many members does the house of representatives and how many senators are there in total?
435 HOR and 100 Senators
Checks and balance?
The 3 political institutions have the power to limit EACH OTHERS power.
What was Roy Cohns three rules for success?
Attack, attack, attack.
Admit nothing. Deny everything.
Even in defeat, claim victory.
How are the electoral votes divided up per state?
It is the number of senators and house of representatives added together.
Paralipsis?
Implying that this is important but everyone knows this so the speaker does not have to go further into it. This means that the speaker can direct criticism without being obligated to explain further.
What political powers do each of the institutions hold?
The President has the executive power. Congress has the legislative power. The Supreme Court has the ultimate judicial power.