Electoral College
What is the electoral college responsible for?
Electing the President
What term best describes the American political party system?
two-party
Which election do citizens cast votes for the president in November?
Why are there limits on Campaign funding?
To prevent corruption
What is a political agenda?
Selected political issues to be discussed and the policy that a candidate will focus on
How are the number of electoral votes a state gets is determined?
the number of senators and representatives the state has in Congress
What are the two major political parties in the U.S.?
Democrat & Republican
What's an informal qualification for the President?
Education, family, wealth, past political experience, good speaker
True or False? Taking a survey about reducing greenhouse gases would be considered a public opinion poll.
TRUE
Why are citizens required to pay taxes?
To fund public institutions and assistance programs
True or False? Current political parties in the U.S. have always had the same beliefs on political issues.
FALSE
True or False? Political parties investigate consumer fraud.
False
What is the purpose of a general election?
To place people in public office
What can influence public opinions about important issues?
Media
What are some requirements for naturalization?
18 years old, live in U.S. for 5 years, have a basic understanding of US history & gov, basic English
When does redistricting occur?
Every ten years after the decennial census
Who is selected at a party's national convention?
President & Vice President
From January to June each major party has one or more candidates that choose to run for office and try to win that party's nomination for the office of President of the U.S. What election is being described?
the Primary Election
What is a PAC?
Committee that raises and spends money to elect or defeat candidates; restricted in how much can be used to support specific candidates
What's it called when Congressional seats are divided among the states according to changes in population?
Reapportionment
What role does electoral college play in the election of the President?
Cast votes to decide the President and Vice-President of the U.S., based on how people voted during the popular election
What's it called when states redraw district lines to keep incumbents in office?
Gerrymandering
What is the difference between the primary and general elections?
Primary elections are held within a party to choose the party's nominee and a general election allows voters to make the final choice from among the party nominees
What kind or organization can legally solicit campaign contributions from individuals and then funnel those donations to candidates for political office?
PACSs
What's an example of performing a voluntary public service?
Volunteering at a polling location, running for public office, voting, working in healthcare or education