Vocabulary
What is the support given by a patron
Patronage
Who elects the president?
The Electoral college
An organisation of people that have policy goals and try to influence policymakers to accomplish these goals is?
A Interest Group
Why is Media referred to as the 4th branch of government?
Since they play their role as the watchdog of the government
What is it called when taxpayers can donate extra money each year to fund government campaigns?
Public Funding
What do you call an organization that coordinates candidates to compete in the elections?
A Political Party
What happens if a winner is not declared by January 20th?
The Vice President takes over
How can interest groups impact policymakers?
Lobbying, electioneering, litigation, and gaining public support
Does all media have bias?
Yes
What is a committee formed by businesses and corporations or labor unions to make donations?
A PAC
What is a meeting of supporters or members of a specific political party or movement?
A Caucus
Can electors vote against what the people voted for?
Yes
What is the difference between interest groups and political parties?
interest parties work for laws to be passed while political parties work to get candidates elected
What is a 30 second sound clip to convey the message of an entire speech?
A sound bite
Why are super PACs super influencing during elections?
Since they can donate an unlimited amount of money for ads for candidates
What type of Election has each candidate for office is eligible based on her or his own merits rather than as a member of a political party?
A Nonpartisan Election
Is the winner of the popular vote guaranteed to win?
No
What is it called when a group influences lawmakers?
Lobbying
When the media covers certain topics they are?
Setting the Agenda of the people
What groups can raise unlimited soft money for voter registration, issue advocacy, but not for a specific candidate?
527 Groups
What type of election happens when a substantial group of voters switches party allegiance, producing a long-term change in the political landscape?
A Realigning election
How many votes must a Candidate get to win?
They must get at least 270
What is a contribution to a political party that is not accounted as going to a particular candidate, thus avoiding various legal limitations?
Soft Money
What happens when the media doesn't cover a certain topic?
People don't know it is going on/gatekeeping
What group's purpose is to oversee and enforce campaign finance regulations?
The FEC