What are the 2 main sides of the political spectrum?
Republican and Democrat
How do Presidential candidates campaign to the youth?
Mainly through ads and / or content online.
Who is the party leader for Democrats in the 2024 election?
Kamala Harris.
Can any registered citizen vote if they meet legal requirements?
Yes.
Is there a limit to political parties?
No, there can be as many as we want.
what is it called when someone does not relate to any single side of the political spectrum?
Independent voter.
What is a modern advertisement that politicians use to gain support / votes?
Answers vary, must be a newer form of advertisement or campaigning.
who is the party leader for the Republicans in the 2024 election?
Donald Trump.
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th amendment.
what is ballot fatigue?
When a voter gets tired as they go down the ballot, eventually skipping or randomly voting for elections.
Why do some elections have less voters than others?
Because it is an off-year election.
How does modern culture change who people want as president?
The culture represents what people believe in and the state of life at that time, which changes who they want to run the country.
why is the 2024 election so important to history?
Because Kamala could be the first female president in history.
how many amendments relate to voting rights?
4 amendments (15th, 19th, 24th, 26th)
Can you vote for anyone?
Yes, using the "write in" box.
How has voting rates changed for the youth since the 26th amendment?
The voting rates for young people have only gone down.
Why do people distrust the government and elections nowadays?
Who is the party leader for the third most popular party?
Jill Stein.
When the 15th amendment was passed, was it immediately enforced?
No, most Southern States used different laws to keep African American people from voting.
Why was the last election so controversial?
Because there was accusations of fraud and manipulation.
What is the political party that is the third most popular party?
the Green party.
How do tragedies / major events change who is most likely to be president?
These events give candidates a chance to campaign and act as a rally point for the citizens as a whole. (George W. Bush)
Why are people skeptical about election results for the upcoming election?
Because there has been many accusations of fraudulent voting and manipulation of votes.
Explain how Supreme Court cases can help shape our laws and country.
Answers vary, must have something to do with the interpretation of laws.
Why do the younger generations not vote as much as older generations?
Because they cannot relate to the candidates in the elections, and / or they just do not really care to vote.