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usually is the first influence a person experiences in their political socialization
Family
What is the most widely used method of measuring public opinion?
Polling
What is the magic number of electoral votes needed to become the president?
270
WHAT ARE THE TWO MAJOR POLITICAL PARTIES IN THE US
DEMOCRATS AND REPBULICANS
What U.S. state was the last to be admitted to the Union?
Hawaii
USED TO TRY TO PREDICT ELECTIONS RESULTS BEFORE POLLS CLOSE
Exit Poll
A political party’s _____________ can best be described as their ideas about the proper goals of government
IDEOLOGY
Same-day voter registration, voting by mail, and early voting have all done what?
INCREASED VOTER PARTICIPATION
HOW MANY ELECTORAL VOTES DOES SC GET
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Which treaty ended the First World War?
The Treaty of Versailles
When you vote for a presidential candidate you are actually voting for the candidate’s
ELECTORS
What is the most common form of political participation in the United States?
VOTING IN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS
How are elections for senate decided?
because differences arose over political and economic issues what did we get?
POLITICAL PARTIES
What is the human body’s largest organ?
Skin
WHERE EITHER CANDIDATE HAS A CHANCE TO WIN
SWING STATE
What takes place on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of all even numbered years?
CONGRESSIONAL ELECTIONS
When citizens cast their votes for president they are participating in this kind of election
GENERAL
Describe the role that the media plays in campaigns and elections.
THE MEDIA PRESENTS INFORMATION ABOUT CANDIDATES AND IMPORTANT ISSUES.
During which historical event did the storming of the Bastille occur, symbolizing a turning point?
The French Revolution
INFLUENCING PUBLIC POLICY is a common goal of all ____________ __________
Interest Groups
How do political parties differ from interest groups?
THE MAIN GOAL OF POLITICAL PARTIES IS TO ELECT THEIR MEMBERS TO OFFICE
What is the purpose of a primary election?
CHOOSE PARTY CANDIDATES FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION
Political parties, campaigns/elections, media, and ______________ are all considered linkage institutions
INTREST GROUPS
In which city would you find the oldest baseball field still in use?
Boston (Fenway Park)