Chapter 17 Test Flashcards
Review
What primary was determined unconstitutional?
Blanket primary
What primary do you only get to vote for people in your party?
Closed primary
What primary can anyone elected move on (even if they are from the same party)?
Jungle primary
What primary can you pick a ballot without declaring a party affiliation?
Open primary
Which candidate needs to raise money?
Someone with an opponent in both the primary and general election
Petition nomination
Collecting signatures
Caucas nomination
Type of nomination used in some states and some areas of New England
What is the type of nomination used by third party candidates?
Convention nomination
What type of process was originally used by political insiders to choose who runs in the general election?
Caucas nomination
What is the main type of primary used today?
Direct primary
The constitution addresses what level of office?
State level
What are the common requirements that people need to register to vote?
- American citizen
- 18 years of age
- Not a felon
- Live in the area where you register
What demographic is most likely to vote democrat?
Women under 45
Presidential campaign runs on…
Tax donations
Citizens United Act
- Corporations CAN make campaign contributions/donate
- Foreign nationals/banks CANNOT
