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Mr. Timm

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What is the Electoral College? Holds elections: the winner gets all of the state votes
How many votes do you need to win? 270 Electoral votes
Who are the Electors? A group of officials who represent each state, and formally cast votes for the election
What are some arguments FOR the Electoral College? Protects the popular vote within each state/Produces a clear winner/Encourages a two-party system
What are some arguments AGAINST the Electoral College "Feels" less democratic/Many citizens feel their vote doesn't count/Given too much power to "swing" states
How are the numbers of electoral votes determined? 100 senators + 435 representatives + 3 Washington DC
How is the number of electors for each state based off of what? Population size
How often do states gain or lose electoral votes? Every 10 years
If a candidate wins the popular vote in a state, they will most likely win all the Electoral Votes? True
What are states called that go back and fourth between parties? Swing States
Why is the legislative branch the most important branch? It is the most responsive branch to the people
The census (population average) important because? It determines how many representatives a state gets in the house
What is an incumbent? Someone who holds a seat, an elected official
What are some examples of the incumbency advantage? They have done case work..../The incumbent has a record run.../Job's are brought to the district.../They have an easier time raising money...
Both houses enjoy the incumbency advantage, which house enjoys it MORE? House of representatives
The electoral connection says that elected officials are MOST concerned with what? Getting re-elected
What is the Federal Election Commission (FEC)? A government agency that oversees contributions and spending to prevent illegal activities in political campaigns
What is the Political Action Committee (PAC)? They raise money for a candidate. They accept donations and spend it on supporting their candidate
What was the Citizens United vs. FEC case? (2010) SCOUTS ruled that limits on contributions from individuals and corporations was a violation of free speech
What are PAC Donations? Individuals only/Given "to" candidate's committee/Must be reported/Limited amounts
What are SUPER PAC Donations? Cooperation's & Individuals/Unlimited amounts/May be anonymous/Spent "on" the candidate/Cannot coordinate with the candidate
What are the two strategies for campaign donations? Electoral Strategy & Access Strategy
What is the Electoral Strategy? Donors use their money to help elect candidates who support their views and to defect those who do not
What is the Access Strategy? Donors give money to the most likely winner in a race, regardless of party
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