Jefferson
What is Mr. Frye's favorite sport?
Soccer
Where did Miss. Hull go to college?
GCU/ Grand Canyon University
What group of people can be stopped from voting in some states?
Felons
The first phase of the election process. Each state either holds a caucus or a _____ election.
Primary
What is the term for the job that the opposing political party does while the other is in power. Ex. Scandals
Watchdog
What political ideology tends to support gay rights, abortion, and legalizing marijuana?
Liberal
Which political ideology tends to support smaller federal government, likes big business, supports lower taxes and has more traditional moras.
Conservatives
Who is the number one influencer on our political beliefs?
Family
The number of votes that it takes to win a majority in the electoral college.
270
When interest groups seek out lawyers in order to change laws this is called?
Advocacy
The oldest of the two political parties is called?
Democrats
This party was founded in 1854 against slavery.
Republican Party
What do we call the person who currently has office and is running again?
The Incumbent
States get their number of votes in the electoral college from the Senate and ...?
House of Representatives
When the public use media, personal contacts and/or public pressure to change a politicians mind it is called?
Lobbying
What is the election called that happens in November. The big one that really matters.
General or General Election
Libertarians are Socially _____ and Fiscally ______.
Liberal and Conservative
What percentage of American don't belong to a political party?
40-45%
Which group of Congress picks the Vice President if there is a tie in the vote from the electoral college?
The Senate
A group of citizens organized to influence is called?
Interest groups
I believe in American values so vote for me, not the other guy.
Glittering Generalities
My opponent voted for increasing border security so they are racist.
Name Calling
I'm running for office and I drive a beat up old truck.
Plain Folks
How many states have the all or nothing vote in the electoral college?
48
A majority of Americans favor decriminalizing narcotic use; so you should too.
Bandwagon