Vocabulary
What is it called when you formally propose a candidate for election?
Nominate
The United States is considered a ___-_______ system because two major political parties consistently dominate elections and government.
Two-party
What is an example of PRINT media?
Newspaper
Magazine
Journal
Billboard
Are WEALTHY or POOR people more likely to run for office?
Wealthy
Eric wrote a check for $400 and gave it to the Libertarian Party. He is getting involved as a ______.
Donor
What is the series of statements where candidates express their beliefs and positions on certain issues?
Platform
What are the two major political parties in America?
Democrats and Republicans
What is an example of BROADCAST media?
Radio
Podcasts
Live Streams
Television
Video
Have campaign costs been rising or declining over the past couple of years?
Rising
Macy decided to run for mayor of her town. She is getting involved as a _____.
Candidate
Who is the person who monitors the election process inside the polling place?
Pollwatcher
All of the following are functions of third parties EXCEPT:
a. They introduce new ideas
b. They rarely win elections
c. They often revolve around a political personality
d. They don't take votes from the two main parties
d. They don't take votes from the two main parties
What is an example of SOCIAL media?
Tik Tok
Any online community of user-created content
Which group can raise up to $5,000 and give it directly to a candidate?
PACs
When Victoria registered to vote, she signed up as being affiliated with the Democratic Party. She is acting as a ______.
Member
What is the process of making decisions related to the use of power and the government of a country?
Politics
Which of the following are NOT a function of political parties?
a. Recruiting and nominating candidates
b. Counting up the votes after the elections
c. Educating people about their campaign
d. Helping their candidate win elections
e. Monitoring actions of officeholders
b. Counting up the votes after the elections
What is one way that CAMPAIGNS use media?
- Introduce their candidate
- Educate voters on an issue
- Encourage voter turnout
Which group can raise unlimited funds, so long as they don't give it directly to a candidate?
Super PACs
Tonya decides to call all the people who did not turn out to vote at the last election to try and encourage them to go vote this weekend. She is acting as a _____.
Volunteer
Campaign
Alice goes door to door handing out pamphlets about her party's candidate to try and educate voters on her party's beliefs and get them to vote for them. She is getting involved in what way?
a. As a candidate
b. As a pollwatcher
c. As a donor
d. As a volunteer
d. As a volunteer
What is one way the PUBLIC uses media as a part of the political process?
- Monitor a variety of media sources
- Research issues and candidates
- Respectfully share their opinions/engage in dialogue
Which Supreme Court case led to the creation of Super PACs?
Citizens United vs. the Federal Election Committee
Donny is responsible for guiding his political party, organizing their events, getting their message out, and overseeing campaign strategy. He is acting as a _____.
Director/Chair