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Chapter 10: Campaigns & Elections Flashcards

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1
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In the nomination stage, candidates rely little on what?

A

The parties that they associate with

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Used to gauge public interest and public positions

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Public Opinion Polls

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3
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The agenda is set by what?

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A preference of electorates

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4
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Used to help create sound bites

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Media Consultants

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5
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Campaigns are centered on what?

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The Candidate

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6
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The 2 stages in a campaign

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  1. Nominating the Candidate
  2. Getting the Candidate Elected
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7
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Parties help provide what for candidates?

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Funds & Services

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8
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In the percentage for the incumbency rate

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93%

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9
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Must be represented by a resident of the district

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District Seat

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10
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Must be represented by a resident of the state

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Senate Seat

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11
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Could determine the outcome of congressional elections

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Coattail Effect

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12
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You are so popular you bring your entire party in the house with you

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Coattail Effect

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13
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Used in 43 states

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Primaries

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14
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The other 7 states use this

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Conventions or Caucus

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15
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Registered in that party, the most common

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Closed Ballot

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Registered Voter

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Open Ballot

17
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Used in only 4 states and all candidates are on the ballot

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Blanket Ballot

18
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What are some things that are used in modern campaigns

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Media Experts, Ad Agencies, Film Crew, Fundraising, Consultants, Volunteers, and Computer Experts

19
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Used to determine what the issues are and how to stand on them

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Opinion Pollsters

20
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Held every 4 years on even numbered years

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Presidential Elections

21
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Occur on even numbered years between presidential elections

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Midterm Elections

22
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First Tuesday after the first monday in november

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Election Dates

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