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Big Two
Vocab
Party Time
Wild Card
Elections
100
Identify each party's left/right orientation.
Democrat- left leaning Republican- right leaning
100
a hired representative of a special interest that works to advance that interest's view in lawmaking
lobbyist
100
a political party that challenges the two major parties
Third party
100

List a recent historical event that has influenced public policy

COVID, 9/11, The Great Recession, Sandy Hook, etc. 

100
To be president of the United States you must be: A natural born citizen, at least 35 years old, and ______________
Have lived in the US for 14 years
200

What is the political parties with the most elected members in Congress called? Double Jeopardy: Which party is it in Congress now?

Majority party

Republicans in the House and Senate

200

an organized group of individuals that share similar political views, work to win elections, and control the government.

Political party

200

Nominating candidates, working together, governing, informing the public, and holding the government accountable are the roles of _______________.

Political parties

200

Who is the only type of person who can actually write a bill. 

A Congressperson - Representative or Senator

200
a group with a single shared view that organizes to advance their cause
interest group
300
What does "G.O.P" stand for, AND which party is associated with it?
Grand Old Party, another name for the Republicans
300

This campaign funding organization cannot work directly with the candidate, but can receive unlimited funding from businesses and labor unions. 

Super PACs

300
This is how political parties select their nominees for the general election. (2 answers required)
primary elections and caucuses
300

How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidential election?

270

300

What is the election called where you vote for the president and other federal positions?

General Election

400

Which political party would be MOST likely to support restrictions on automatic weapons?

Democrats

400
a set of statements describing a political party's views on major issues
platform
400

Put the 6 Bill to Law steps in order

1. Idea

2. Congressperson writes a bill

3. Bill goes to Committee

4. Whole house debates and votes

5. Bill goes to the other chamber

6. Bill goes to president

400

Which Presidential election year resulted in a decision by the US Supreme Court because it was so close?

2000 Bush v. Gore

400

How many electoral college votes does South Carolina get?

9

500

Name a policy issue that the Republicans would be in support of, typically. 

Gun Rights, Pro business, tax cuts, etc. 

500

an organization created to raise and contribute money legally to the campaigns of political candidates

Political Action Committee

500

Which 3rd party candidate has gotten the highest number of electoral votes? Double Points: Name the 3rd party and number of votes

Teddy Roosevelt - 1912

Progressive "Bull Moose" Party

88 Electoral Votes

500

List one third party today.

Green Party, Libertarians, etc. 

500

Name the last 5 Presidents elected. (From most recent) Double Points: Name the 6th most recent

Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, 6th - Bill Clinton