Political Parties
The Democrat party icon is represented by a..
Donkey
When voting for president, your vote counts indirectly because the ones who actually vote are called...
The Electoral College
An organization that supports causes that affect the lives of Americans in general
Public Interest Group
Goal of election campaign
to get the candidate elected
The universal requirements for voting are..
age, residency and citizenship
Party that would me more in favor of state's deciding how to spend tax money.
Republican
When someone gets more that half of all votes cast it is called
a majority
Another name for a survey given to find out how people feel about something.
Poll
A primary where any registered voter can cast a vote.
Open Primary
These groups of people are not allowed to vote.
mentally incompetent people, noncitizens and sometimes felons
Which party would likely support "free" college tuition?
Democrats
When someone gets the most votes it is called a
plurality
Free from party ties or bias
Nonpartisan
An election where people of a state can vote to remove an elected official from office
Recall election
In this state you don't need to register to vote
North Dakota
Which party would be more likely to want the government to take a less active role in the lives of citizens.
Republicans
the election where people of a political party vote for who they want to lead their party
Primary Election
Person who works with a special interest group to influence public policy
Lobbyist
Closed primary
Absentee ballot
What type of minor party tries to get voters from both major parties by combining policies from both sides.
Middle of the Road party
The month the general elections happen is . . .
November
A meeting of political party members to conduct party business
Caucus
An election in which a government body drafts a proposal for an action, but the people have to approve it before it becomes a law.
Referendum
Voter apathy means . . .
a voters don't care about voting.