My Kind o' Party
This party's mascot is a donkey. They are seen as liberal and prioritize government assistance, government programs, and regulation over more limited government.
Democrats
Typically, how often do states draw new congressional districts based on population?
Every 10 years after the results of the Census are calculated.
From whom do we get the majority of our political positions?
Parents and Family
The 19th Amendment to the Constitution (1920) guaranteed the right to vote for which group?
women
What is a poll tax?
A tax that voters had to pay in order to cast a vote
These political groups and candidates do not identify with either Republicans or Democrats.
3rd party candidates
What is the purpose of Gerrymandering?
The party in power seeks to draw voting district lines that are favorable to its candidates being elected and re-elected.
The second largest group the influences our political opinions is....
the media (tv, radio, social, print)
How did the 26th Amendment of the Constitution change voters rights due to the conflict in Vietnam?
Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18
what is a 'grandfather clause'?
An exception to voting laws that stated that if your grandfather was eligible to vote, then you would be eligible to vote.
The symbol of this party is an elephant. This group favors limited government, a strong military, and is conservative.
Republicans
What are the requirements when redistricting? Each district has to....
Be around the same population, be one continuous area (no islands), cannot be drawn by race/ethnicity.
The life long process of developing your political opinions due to influences or messaging in your environment is called....
political socialization
Poll taxes were deemed unconstitutional because of which Amendment to the Constitution?
24th Amendment
Legal or Illegal: Gerrymandering in order to redraw congressional districts
It is legal but some may say that it skews power as voting districts could be cracked (minority voices divided) or packed (likeminded people are put together).
What is the purpose of a political party?
To identify and recruit potential candidates, promote shared values and ideals, and to raise money for candidates.
When a group spreads out a minority group among multiple new districts, this practice is know as: cracking, packing or stacking?
cracking (minority voices have less power because they can't ever get a seat in the house of representatives)
what is the impact of minority parties on elections?
Although they may not win often, they do take votes from the mainstream parties, and thus affect election outcomes.
The 15th Amendment to the Constitution in 1870 guaranteed the right to vote for which group of US citizens?
African American Men
Who decided if a potential voter had to take a literacy test?
The Local Election Judge
What are the three (3) types of elections?
1) General (2nd Tuesday of November, every 2 years)
2) Mid-term (during the 2nd year of each presidency)
3) Primary (narrow down potential candidates on ballot)
*open (you can vote either party)
*closed (you can vote for one party only)
Drawing a district that contains a definitive majority favoring one group is called.....packing, cracking, or stacking?
packing
What is the difference between Political Parties and Interest Groups?
Political Parties consider a range of voting behaviors and interests before crafting laws, while interest groups focus in on a small "special" interest.
What are the 3 requirements in order to vote in The United States of America?
1) Be a US citizen
2) Be over 18
3) Must live in the State in which you're voting
What is the role of the Federal Election Commission?
1) puts limits on campaign funding from individuals and groups
2) oversees the use of the public funding for campaigns
3) keeps track of campaign finance data