Election Tools
What election tool is defined as “a direct vote by the people on a single issue”?
What is a referendum?
Which actor provides branding, GOTV operations, and campaign resources?
What are political parties?
What is the term for identifying which student groups you are trying to persuade?
What is voter targeting?
What does “bicameral” mean?
Two chambers (House + Senate).
Name the political tool where people refuse to buy or participate to pressure change.
What is a boycott?
Which actor uses endorsements, scorecards, and mobilizing members to influence elections?
What are interest groups?
What must every platform clearly communicate? (Name two components.)
What are Problems being solved, proposed policies, who benefits, why it matters.
Which chamber is “closer to the people”?
The House of Representatives.
What tool increases voter turnout by encouraging or reminding people to vote?
What is a voter drive?
Which actor influences lawmakers through expertise and direct access, but does NOT vote?
What are lobbyists?
What is microtargeting?
Sending specific messages to specific groups based on their interests.
What principle explains why Congress has two chambers to prevent one group from gaining too much power?
Checks and balances (or federalism).
Give one reason why digital communication is one of the most powerful tools for young voters.
Fast, wide reach, persuasive visuals, or viral potential.
What are two tools citizens can use to impact public opinion?
Protests, voting, digital activism, donations, boycotts, civil disobedience, etc.
Why do debates matter in an election?
They showcase candidate competence, contrast policies, and shape public opinion.
Name one tool that connects elections directly to legislative power.
Campaign ads, debates, interest groups, media framing, digital communication, voting.