US Elections and Political Parties
What is the process of selecting candidates for office called?
What is Primary Election
What is the process of acquiring citizenship?
Naturalization
What are obligations required by law?
What are civic duties
What is the difference between a primary election and a general election?
Primary elections narrow down the field of candidates within a party, while general elections determine the final winner.
What are the functions of political parties?
Recruiting candidates, educating the public, organizing campaigns, and governing.
What is the highest office in the US?
President of the United States(POTUS)
What is the movement of people from one place to another called?
What is Migration
What is the importance of voting in elections?
It's a fundamental right and responsibility of citizens to participate in democracy.
What is gerrymandering?
Manipulating district boundaries to favor a particular political party or group.
How does the two-party system impact American politics?
It can limit the range of political ideas and make it difficult for third parties to gain traction.
What is the role of the Electoral College?
A body of electors from each state who formally elect the President and Vice President.
What is the process of coming to live permanently in a foreign country called?
What is Immigration
What is the role of informed citizenship?
Staying informed about current events, understanding government processes, and making informed decisions.
How does media influence public opinion and voting behavior?
Media can shape public opinion through news coverage, advertising, and opinion pieces
What are techniques used to influence public opinion, such as bandwagon and emotional appeal?
These are forms of propaganda
What are the two major political parties in the US?
What is Democratic and Republican
What document can a alien get to come work in the US
What is a green card
Where is the primary place to register to vote
What the Board of Elections
What are 2 requirements to register to vote
Be 18 years old/US Citizen
How does the two-party system impact American politics?
It can limit the range of political ideas and make it difficult for third parties to gain traction.
What is the term for a political party's formal statement of its policies?
Party Platform
What are voluntary actions to improve the community called?
Civic Responsibilities
What is the "running card" in a election called
WHO IS THE 52ND PRESIDENT
WHO IS DONALD TRUMP
Individual issues within a platform