Political Ideology/Party
What are the two-major political parties in the US?
Democratic and Republican
What are the 4 requirements to vote?
Be a citizen
18 years old
not currently serving a sentence
registered to vote
What is the purpose of primaries and caucuses?
For political parties to choose the nominees who will run in the general election
Name an example of a media source
Radio, TV, social media, newspaper, etc.
What type of states have a higher number of electoral votes?
States with large population
What is the main difference between being liberal and conservative?
How much power the government should have
Conservative-less power, Liberal-more power
What is split ticket voting?
What is the difference between a primary and a caucus?
In primaries, people vote anonymously for their choice
In a caucus, voters discuss and decide on their choice all together
What does it mean for something to be biased?
It favors one side or another...for example favoring Republicans or Democrats
What type of vote determines the winner of a Presidential election?
Electoral Vote
Why do third-parties have low success in the US?
They usually focus on specific issues, many people view voting for a third-party as wasting their vote
What is not allowed inside polling places?
Any campaign materials/advertisements
What is the difference between an open primary and a closed primary?
In an open primary, any registered voter can participate.
In a closed primary, only members of the political party can vote in their party's primary.
What is the purpose of propaganda?
To shape public opinion or behavior
How many electoral votes are needed to win the Presidency?
270
What 2 things happen at a party convention?
1. Writing the party platform
2. Choosing the nominee
What age group has the highest voter turnout?
Older adults
Early wins can give some candidates a campaign boost, and cause others to drop out of the race before the season is over
What type of propaganda uses positive, good-sounding phrases that have little information to back them up?
Glittering generality
When campaigning for President, what type of states recieve the most attention?
Swing States/ Battleground States
Which party or ideology would support higher taxes on to pay for service like libraries, parks, and schools?
Liberal/Democrat
What is a common reason for low voter turnout?
They spend their own money to run advertisements for a candidate.
What type of propaganda is used when a politician tries to be relatable to normal average people?
Plain Folks
What does "winner-take-all" mean?
A candidate who wins the popular vote in the state, regardless of how much they win by, recieves all the states electoral votes