Feds vs Anti-Feds
Power is distributed between the federal and state governments.
What does the Constitution say the Electoral College does?
The Electoral College actually elects the US president.
What does the first amendment state?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
What is the limit on contribution for individual donations?
1,000 dollars.
Which two polling groups argued during the 1936 election?
Literary Digest and Gallup.
What is anti-federalism?
Opposed the ratification of the Constitution because they feared a national government.
How many electoral votes are needed for a candidate to win?
270 electoral votes.
What does the fifth amendment state?
Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, and freedom from double jeopardy.
What is the definition of soft money?
Political donations given to the party that can avoid government regulations.
How many respondents did Literary Digest claim they needed to make an accurate prediction.
1500 respondents.
How many essays are included in the federalist papers?
85 essays
When must a winner be declared by?
January 20.
What did the 13th amendment do?
Abolish slavery.
What was the argument that Citizens United made?
Spending is a form of free speech.
What years did Literary Digest correctly predict the winner?
1916-1932
What type of government do federalists prefer?
Weak state governments and a strong centralized government.
How many electors does each state have?
Each state had the same # of electors as we do congressional representatives.
How are the 15th and 19th amendments similar?
Both were crucial to the equality of society and made it illegal to deny voting rights based on skin color and gender.
What is a 527 group?
A group that raises unlimited soft money for voter registration, issue advocacy, but not for a “specific candidate.”
Who was John Kennedy’s pollster?
Harris
Was Thomas Hobbes a federalist or anti-federalist?
Federalist
If a candidate wins the popular vote, are they guaranteed an overall win?
No.
Which amendment was later repealed?
The 18th Amendment.
What effect did the Buckley v Valeo case have?
It struck down some spending limits which increased the demand for money.
Why is internet polling difficult?
Internet users as a whole are a specific segment of electorate / citizentry.