Election Shenanigans
This is the practice of redrawing districts in a politically motivated manner.
What is gerrymandering?
This dad of 8 went on to become the nations first secretary of the treasury.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
Direct contributions to politicians that is limited by the FEC is this.
What is hard money?
This Marshall Court case established the principle of judicial review.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
Thanksgiving weekend had it's highest-ever box office on record thanks to the combined sales from these three films (You need 2/3, bonus 100 for all three)
What is Wicked?
What is Moana 2?
What is Gladiator 2?
This type of politician has significant advantages going into an election due to already holding the seat!
What is an incumbent?
This founding father had one adopted son - and writing Feds 10 and 51 was not his most notable work!
Who is James Madison?
Money that is donated to political causes and NOT disclosed is this.
What is dark/soft money?
This Marshall Court case established the necessary and proper clause as providing implied powers.
What is McCulloch vs. Maryland?
This person received a controversial pardon from Joe Biden, with many concluding 'blatant corruption and nepotism".
Who is Hunter Biden?
This is an advertisement that is intentionally derogatory towards a political opponent.
What is an attack ad/mudslinging?
This dad of at least 12 wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Groups of people with similar political beliefs who may support political parties to benefit a particular cause are this.
What are interest groups?
This Roberts Case replaced some aspects of the BCRA in favor of increasing hard and soft money limits.
What is Citizens United vs FEC?
This was Donald Trump's pick for Attorney General resigned from Congress specifically for the spot, but then was forced to withdraw from consideration from the role in disgrace.
Who is Matt Gaetz?
This is when an elector of the Electoral College votes against his/her state's wishes.
What is a faithless elector?
This dad of 2 signed the Declaration of Independence with gusto.
Who is John Hancock?
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These types of groups are have various purposes ranging from religious to educational to political, but in general are tax-exempt.
This Rehnquist case limited the powers of Congress under the commerce clause.
What is United States v. Lopez?
This is the 2024 winner of the Game Awards big prize (Game of the Year). It is only the second game to win Game of the Year with an E for everyone rating (the first being Breath of the Wild). Unfortunately, it's ONLY available on PS5!
What is Astro Bot?
This is how many votes will be cast in the House of Representatives should there be no winner declared in the general election.
What is 50?
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This dad of 3 became wealthy through his printing of Poor Richard's Almanac.
Political parties, which influence the selection, nomination, and appointment of political candidates in elections; is this kind of tax-exempt group.
What is a 527?
This Federalist paper author also served as the nations first Chief Justice
Who is John Jay?
As is customary around this time of year, this song reemerged to claim the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 list.
What is All I Want For Christmas is You?