Elections
WHat is a nomination
The naming of candidates who will run for office
Most people rely too much on the ___ to make choices
The media
What is Soft Money?
Money donated to Political Parties
First Amendment
Freedom of religion, press, speech, assembly, Petition
Who sings Bohemian Rhapsody
QUEEN
How does a presidential candidate win the election
270 election votes
What are sound bites?
30 seconds sound clips used on TV to convey the message of an entire speech
What is a PAC
Political Action Committee
Amendment 2
Right to bear Arms
Who sings Thunderstruck
AC/DC
What is the election within a party called
Direct Primary
What is Watchdog?
Plays a critical role in ensuring that every American has constant access to important and trustworthy news.
Mot money in campaigns is spent on..
Advertising
Amendment 3
Right to have to quarter soldiers and seizures
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds by The Beatles is a reference to what?
LSD
What happens if neither candidate gets 270 votes
The house of Representatives steps in
What is Horse-Race Coverage?
When focus is on polling data and public perception rather than candidate policies.
What is the FEC?
Purpose is to oversee and enforce campaign finance regulations
Amendment 4
Right to be free from un-reasonable searches and seizures
Who wroyte the soundtrack for the Animated Grinch
TYLER THE CREATOR
What is an election
a formal and organized choice by a vote of a person for a political office or other position.
What is Gatekeeping?
Media chooses what topics are and aren't shown
What is The McCain-Feingold Act?
Most Important Finance Supreme Court Case
Amendment 5
Right to grand jury indictment, no double jeopardy, freedom from self-incrimination, due process of law.
What is Dominic Jewell's favorite song?
What Hurts The Most by Rascal Flatts