5.8-5.13

Question 1

wards

Answer 1

Typically, for the purposes of voting communities are divided into wards which are then broken down into precincts.

Question 2

precinct

Answer 2

A precinct is a small geographic area of about 500 - 1000 voters who vote at assigned polling places.

Question 3

Presidential Elections

Answer 3

Decided by majority vote of popular vote and the electoral college.

Question 4

October Suprise

Answer 4

Access Hollywood Video Scandal

Question 5

midterm elections

Answer 5

Federal elections for congressional leaders that take place halfway through the president’s term

Question 6

Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA)

Answer 6

Tightened reporting requirements and limited candidates’ expenditures.

Question 7

Federal Election Commission (FEC)

Answer 7

Monitor and enforce these regulations.

Question 8

POlitical Action Committees (PACs)

Answer 8

formal groups formed from interest groups that (typically) donate heavily to incumbent candidates.