Political Parties
What is a political party?
A political party is a group of people with the same ideals that try to elect a candidate into office
What is one individual limited to donate?
$500
Digital media is the main source of where we get all our information and news from
Purpose of a interest group?
To focus on one main issue within legislation
Does the electoral college always go by popular vote ?
What are the two major political parties ?
Democrat and Republican
What can you spend campaign money on?
any loan or donation that is for political or government purpose
A form of journalism from the nineteenth century?
Yellow Journalism
Two lobbyist benefits?
campaign donations and assistance writing legislation
What is the electoral college?
a system that elects the president
What is the function of political parties?
Can a candidate use there own money for a campaign?
Yes they can and there is no limit if they do
Media effects is the term used for what?
Public opinion
What is trying to persuade government officials called ?
lobbying
Number of electoral votes?
538 votes
How do political parties influence the election?
They try to convince the public why the candidate is good and run ads with other election activities to get them elected
What do campaign finance laws do?
They put limits on the amount of money and document all the money deposited and the use
The main news source for all Americans ?
Television
What is an organization that tries to influence public policy?
Interest groups
How many votes does it take to win?
270 votes
Someone who holds liberty as the most important principle
What is a disclosure?
constant reporting of the money being deposited
What is it called when the media focuses more on statistics and polling data?
Horse Race Journalism
Outcome of the Citizens United Case?
Interest groups became people under the law
Why can´t the electoral college be abolished?
Because there hasn´t been a amendment of constitution made to abolish it