Elections
What is the electoral college?
The number of electors each state gets is equal to its total number of Senators and Representatives in Congress. These people have more weight in the presidential vote than the citizens.
Is there bias in the media? If so, why?
Yes, because each media platform has their own beliefs and they will talk good about candidates that share the same beliefs.
What is the FEC?
An independent regulatory agency of the United States whose purpose is to enforce campaign finance law in United States federal elections.
What does the first amendment say?
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Why was the Constitution written?
There had to be a new form of government after the Articles of Confederation were not sufficient for America.
What is a primary?
Election to appoint delegates to a party conference or to select the candidates for a principal, especially presidential, election.
What is agenda setting?
The "ability to influence the importance placed on the topics of the public agenda".
What is a SuperPAC?
A type of independent political action committee which may raise unlimited sums of money from corporations, unions, and individuals but is not permitted to contribute to or coordinate directly with parties or candidates.
What does the 17th amendment say?
Provided for the direct election of U.S. senators by the voters of the states.
When was the Constitution ratified?
June 21, 1788.
What are entrance polls?
Poll that is taken before voters have cast their votes at the polling stations. They are mainly used in caucuses.
What is a watchdog?
Watchdog journalists gather information about wrongdoings of people in power and deliver it to the public so the public can understand what happens in society.
What is hard money?
Donations to candidates for political office (tightly regulated).
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger.
What article created the executive branch?
Article 2
Typically, what are the two main parties that are the top two candidates in elections?
Democrats and Republicans.
How does the media have influence over public information?
They control what information is shared with the public. They can share only specific details about a candidate and leave out other parts.
What is soft money?
Contributions made outside the limits and prohibitions of federal law.
What does the 3rd amendment say?
No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
What does article 5 talk about?
Says that “on the Application of two thirds of the Legislatures of the several States, [Congress] shall call a Convention for proposing amendments.”
A poll of voters taken immediately after they have exited the polling stations.
What is horse race journalism?
When the media reports on the race and doesn't provide any information about the candidates/
NAACP, NRA, AARP and Chamber of Commerce, etc.
What does the 8th amendment say?
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
What article created checks and balances?
Article 1