Taxes
Take same % from all groups.
Proportional Tax
What is the legal age you have to be to vote
18
Is North Dakota Traditionally a Red or Blue state
Red
What is the easiest way to get involved?
Vote
Who selects the winner in a presidential election if the vote is tied?
House of Representatives
Take larger % from high-income groups.
Progressive Tax
You can either register as one of the two main parties or you can register as
Independent
group of citizens with similar views on public issues who work put their ideas into gov’t action
Political party
What 3 types of elections can you vote in (Think Regionally)
Local, State, National
Jenny makes $30,000 and pay 10% in taxes, Brad makes $100,000 and pay 18% in tax
What type of tax is this?
Progressive
Take larger % from low-income groups.
Regressive Tax
When is the General election held?
The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
The Political party represented by an elephant
Republican
Give an example of community action
Attend public meetings, Contact Representatives, organize or join a local group, use social media to promote awareness
What % is the sales tax in ND?
5%
Sales Tax is an example of what for of tax
Regressive
Explain what a primary is
voters select their political party's candidates for an upcoming general election
name for a party that is not one of the main two parties
Third party
What is the popular vote?
the national tally of everybody's vote
What would be needed to eliminate the Electoral College and use popular vote to select the President?
An amendment to the Constitution
Give me two examples of a progressive tax
Income tax, "Death" Inheritance tax, Gift Tax.
To win the Presidential election you must obtain 270 of these
Electoral Votes, Electoral College votes
Two main roles of a political party?
Nominate and fund candidates
What are the four way to participate in government?
Speak out on public issues
Community action groups
Work for a political campaign
Vote
What is the amount you have to begin paying a gift tax at?
$19,000