The Media
TV
Social Media
Newspapers
What is a swing state?
A state that does not stick to one political party in elections
What is an interest group?
An organization of people with shared goals who enter the policy process to achieve them.
Electoral College
The body of electors who formally elect the United States president and vice president
When is the general election?
What do candidates and interest groups use to share their perspectives on issues and garner support?
Advertisements
True or False? A candidate can become President even if more people nationwide voted for their opponent.
True
What are two tactics of interest groups?
Inside and Outside Lobbying
Lobbyist
A person who is employed by and acts for an organized interest group or corporation to try to influence policy decisions.
What is the difference between primary and general elections?
General = party against party
The media is the gatekeeper of information. What are the 3 things they do to give people information?
Agenda Setting
Watchdog Role
The Echo Chamber
What happens on Janurary 20th?
Presidential Inauguration
What does PAC stand for?
Political Action Committee
Referendum
A direct vote by the electorate on a specific issue
Why are midterm elections important?
Midterm elections happen halfway through a president's four-year term. They determine which party controls the House of Representative and Senate.
How does the media influence elections?
By informing, advertising, and pushing specific agendas for candidates and policies.
How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win?
270
What is the primary difference between a political party and an interest group?
Political parties aim to win elections; interest groups aim to influence policy.
Precinct
the smallest voting district in a city or town
What did Trump depict himself as on Truth Social and what was his excuse?
Jesus and he said he thought it was a doctor
How can the media help or hurt a candidate or politician?
The electorate college system is a "winner-take-all" system. What does that mean?
It means even if the candidates wins by a small margin, they still collect all of the state's EVs.
Which court case significantly limited the amount of money corporations can spend on political advertising.
Citizens United v. FEC (2010)
Geopolitics
The influence of geography on international politics
Who would be the incumbent for the upcoming election?
Trick question - there will not be none because that man cannot be reelected.