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unit 8 American gov
based on online american government
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a Political Party? | A group of citizens, who have similar political ideologies and views on government, who seek to elect like-minded individuals to public office. |
| What political party would generally support less intrusive government? | Republican Party |
| What is the two-party system? | System in the United States that allows only two political parties to dominate |
| What political party would generally support more gun control? | Democratic Party |
| What are the two main political parties of the United States? | The Democratic Party and The Republican Party |
| What political party would generally support the death penalty? | Republican Party |
| What political party would generally support abortion choice? | Democratic Party |
| What political party would generally support a higher minimum wage? | Democratic Party |
| What political party would generally support increased military spending? | Republican Party |
| What are the five levels of the organization of a political party? | National, State, District, Ward, and Precinct |
| What political party would generally support higher taxes? | Democratic Party |
| What is the Ward-level of a political party? | Wards are the legislative districts within a city or town. |
| What political party would generally support expanding social programs? | Democratic Party |
| What is the Precinct-level of a political party? | Precincts are individual neighborhoods within a city |
| What is the purpose of a Third-Party? | It is an alternative for people who do not agree with either the Democrats or Republicans |
| Name two major third-parties in the United States? | Libertarian Party and Green Party |
| What is an open-primary? | Party nominating process in which all eligible voters may participate |
| What are reasons for forming a third-party? | Nominate candidates to office, bringing new ideas to the public, and encouraging people to vote |
| What is a closed-primary? | Party nominating process in which only party members may participate |
| What third political party would generally support less government? | Libertarian Party or Constitution Party |
| What is a primary election? | An election to choose which candidates will represent a political party in the general election |
| What third political party would generally support more government involvement? | Green Party |
| What is a caucus? | A meeting of members of a political party that decide which candidates and issues to support |
| What is the date of the General Election? | The First Tuesday after the First Monday in November |
| What are generally the requirement to vote in a General Election? | 18 years old, a US citizen, and a resident of the state that you are voting in |
| What is the General Election? | Election to choose a political office holder |
| What is straight-ticket voting? | Voting for only one political party during an election for every office |
| What does Partisan mean? | Pertaining to a political party |
| What is absentee voting? | Voting before election day by special ballot because you cannot make it to the polls |
| What does Non-Partisan mean? | Not associated with a political party |
| What is voter apathy? | Not voting because a person does not care about the election |
| What types of political offices a generally non-partisan? | Judges and local government officials |
| Generally, how many issues do Political Parties promote? | Many |
| What is the purpose of a National Convention? | For a political party to formally choose their candidate for President |
| Why do Special Interest Groups raise money? | To support their issues and public awareness |
| What is a Special Interest Group? | It is a private organization that tries to persuade public officials to respond to the interests of its members |
| What is a lobbyist? | People who represent SIGs in order to influence and bring issue awareness to lawmakers |
| Generally, how many issues do Special Interest Groups promote? | One |
| What is a Political Action Committee? | An organization that campaigns for or against a candidate, ballot measures or pending legislation |
| What is an absentee ballot? | A ballot given early to a voter who has a legitimate reason they cannot vote on election day at their normal poll |
| What Supreme Court case allows Political Action Committees to raise unlimited amounts of money? | Citizens United verses F.E.C |
| Who picks the electors who vote for a state? | Usually selected by their respective political parties |
| Which electors get to vote for President and Vice President. | The party candidate that wins the general election within a state |
| When and where are the electoral ballots counted and certified? | Joint session of Congress in the January after the election. |
| How many electoral votes does Missouri have? | 10 |
| How many electoral votes are necessary to win an election? | Majority, or 270 |
| What are the three entities within the "Iron Triangle?" | Special Interest Groups, the Bureaucracy, and the Legislature |
| The 20th Amendment does what to the President? | Ends the term at noon on January 20 |
| What Amendment gives the District of Columbia electors? | 23rd Amendment |
| What two states do not have a winner-take-all process for awarding electors? | Nebraska and Maine |
| What is the purpose of the Electoral College? | Directly electing the President and Vice President |
| What Amendment gives 18 year olds the right to vote? | 26th Amendment |
| What Amendment gives women the right to vote? | 19th Amendment |
| What month are electoral votes counted by Congress? | December after the election |
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