Chapter 17

Question 1

Federal Election Commission (FEC)

Answer 1

administer federal election laws

Question 2

Political Action Committees (PACs)

Answer 2

collect money and provide financial support to favored candidates or political parties

Question 3

issue advocacy advertising

Answer 3

urges voters to support a particular position on issues

Question 4

The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act

Answer 4

targeted the use of issue advocacy advertising and use of soft money donations, or contributions given directly to a political party by PACs or individuals for general purposes, to national political parties

Question 5

propaganda

Answer 5

using ideas, info, or rumors to influence opinion

Question 6

Electoral College system

Answer 6

• 270/538 electoral votes to win

- majority popular vote –> all state’s electoral votes

Question 7

campaign manager

Answer 7

responsible for overall strategy and planning

Question 8

image

Answer 8

mental picture

Question 9

candidates use the Internet to… (2)

Answer 9

• raise money

- update voters of candidate’s activities

Question 10

Influences on Voters (6)

Answer 10

• Background (age, education, religion, racial or ethnic background)
• Loyalty to Political Parties
• Issues in Election Campaigns
• The Candidate’s Image
• Propaganda
• Their Voter Profile (regular voter vs. nonvoters)