Elections
when the voter can only vote based on their party
What is closed primaries?
Connection between the government and the people to give them insights
What is watchdog?
individuals and PACs giving money to a candidate
What is private donations?
Protects freedom of: speech, religion, press, assemply, and petition
What is first amendment?
political power belongs to the people
What is direct primaries?
30 second sound clips used on TV to convey a message of an entire speech
What is sound bites?
What is hard money?
The right to remain silent
What is the fifth amendment?
creates the three branches
what is seperation of powers?
What is nonpartisan primary?
Events staged by a political candidate that is usually scripted
What is media events?
political donations given to the party that can avoid government regulations
What is soft money?
The right to bear arms
outlines the legislative branch
What is Article 1?
voter can vote for any candidate dispite party
What is open primary?
focus on polling data and public perception rather than the candidate's policies
$1,000 limit on contributions and expenditures
What is individual donations?
makes it illegal to deny voters based on skin color
What is the 15th amendment?
outlines the judicial branch
What is article 3?
Gets voter's opinions immidately after voting sessions
The media choosing what to release to the public
What is agenda setting?
have a limit of $5,000 per candidate
What is PACs?
abolishes slavery
What is the 13th amendment?
establishes the executive branch
What is Article 2?