Campaigns Flashcards
What is proportional representation?
Designed to reflect the true diversity of voters preferences.
What is a majoritarian system?
Makes sure the candidate/party with the most votes wins.
How are delegates allocated in presidential campaigns?
Through primaries and caucuses in each state.
When did women get the right to vote? What amendment gave them the right to vote?
1920, 19th.
Who runs a state’s election system? Who makes decisions about the timing of election year primaries?
State governments. State legislatures.
How often are US House elections held? US Senate?
House: every 2 years
Senate: 1/3 of the seats every 6 years
How had the spending on recent elections turned out? How do voting turnout figures vary in different communities?
It has gone up. Young people have less turnout.
How is education related to people voting?
College educated people are more likely to vote than non-college educated people.
What is the National Voter Registration Act of 1993?
It made it easier for people to register to vote.
