Campaigns

Question 1

Super Delegate

Answer 1

National party leaders who automatically get a delegate slot at the national party convention.

Question 2

National Convention of the Democrats 1968

Answer 2

Following the Assassination of Robert Kennedy the Democrats met in Chicago. This was during the war in Vietnam and the were riots everywhere.

Question 3

McGovern-Fraser Commission

Answer 3

A commission formed at the 1968 Democratic convention in response to demands for reform by minority groups and others who sought better representation.

Question 4

Frontloading

Answer 4

the tendency for states to move their primaries and caucuses forward, in an attempt to be among the first states holding a nominating contest. This may lead to problems as some states that don’t hold primaries on time may lose part of their votes at the National Convention

Question 5

Federal Elections Campaign Act

Answer 5

A law passed in 1974 that created the Federal Election Commission and put limits on and disclosure of campaign contributions

Question 6

Independent Expenditures

Answer 6

expenses on behalf of a political message that are made by groups that are uncoordinated with any candidate’s campaign.

Question 7

National Convention of the Democrats 1968

Answer 7

Following the Assassination of Robert Kennedy the Democrats met in Chicago. This was during the war in Vietnam and the were riots everywere.

Question 8

Soft Money

Answer 8

Money given directly to a party to be used for party advertising in which unlimited contributions were allowed.

Question 9

Citizens United v. FEC

Answer 9

Ruled that the way people spend their money is protected speech. This allowed for super PACs to be created.

Question 10

Federal Election Commission (FEC)

Answer 10

A six-member bipartisan agency created by the Federal Election Campaign act of 1974. The FEC administers and enforces campaign finance laws.

Question 11

Criticisms of the Primary Process

Answer 11

Super Delegates get a vote in the primary and it can be considered unfair since they are not voted on by the people so it does not accurately represent the general public

Question 12

PAC

Answer 12

Stands for Political Action Committee, accepts limited donations of $5,000, can donate no more than $5,000 per election to a candidate, must report who gave money and what amount to FEC (similar to Super PACs), PAC can give money to a candidate (unlike Super PACs).

Question 13

Direct Mail

Answer 13

Mailing directly to individuals to target their money. Trying to corral specific individuals to give them money. Includes emails and traditional mail.

Question 14

Campaign Priorities

Answer 14

Get a campaign manager
Get a fund-raiser
Get a campaign counsel
Hire media and campaign consultants
Assemble a campaign staff
Plan the logistics
Get a research staff and policy advisers
Hire a pollster 
Get a good press secretary 
Establish a Web site

Question 15

Invisible Primary

Answer 15

Before any votes are cast in primaries and caucuses candidates will try to gain support, make a first impression, and make a name for themselves. This usually happens behind the scenes of public view and is called the invisible primary.

Question 16

Criticisms of Primary Process

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• Gives too much power to the media: The press controls a lot of the momentum for the candidates and labels them as winners or losers
• Money is too prevalent in caucuses and primaries: The more money you have, the more momentum you have as well
• Participation in caucuses and primaries are inaccurate: Not as many people vote in the primaries and caucuses compared to the presidential election. It takes time and effort to go and vote and some people don’t find it nearly as important as the presidential election

Question 17

Super PAC

Answer 17

A type of independent political action committee which may raise unlimited sums of money from corporations, unions, and individuals. However, they are not permitted to contribute to or coordinate directly with parties or candidates.

Question 18

Individual Campaign Contributions

Answer 18

• Limitation of $2,700 individual campaign contributions to a candidate per election, $5,000 to a pac.
• Corporations cannot contribute directly to candidates
• All campaign contributions must be reported to the FEC, including who contributed & how it was spent

Question 19

Criticisms of Primary Process

Answer 19

Independents are not included. It divides the party. More money=More power in this process

Question 20

Caucus

Answer 20

A system for selecting political leaders. Fewer states use the caucus because there is more of a time commitment than a primary. Due to having a “debate” for each candidate.

Question 21

Invisible Primary

Answer 21

The process of campaigning before the primaries and caucuses to accomplish an image of positive leadership skills and develop their platform.

Question 22

Buckley vs. Valeo

Answer 22

Case that ruled that it was legal to spend as much personal wealth as you want on your own campaign if you’re running Ex. Trump, Romney, Perot

Question 23

Mr Schenck: The journey to find himself

Answer 23

A deep emotional drama movie about a bearded man looking to find his long lost soul mate, His first name rhymes with Bichael and his last rhymes with Trancy, but to find him he must also find himself