Chapters 13-14 (Executive Branch) Flashcards
How are candidates chosen in most states that do not hold primary elections?
Caucuses
What was created to make the process of presidential nominations more democratic?
Democratic national Convention
Which two states kick off the primary season?
Iowa and New Hampshire
What was created by the Democratic Party to encourage candidates to run despite results from early primaries?
Super Tuesday
Uncommitted delegates whose purpose is to swing presidential nomination votes in favor of moderate candidates are called:
Super Delegates
Those who vote for presidential nominees:
Delegates
A party’s formal statement of position on a current issue:
Platform
When there is no majority winner from among the candidates for presidential nomination there is a:
Brokered convention
What was established to give small states equal representation in presidential elections?
Electoral college
The total number of possible electoral votes is:
538
The presidential inauguration takes place in:
January
Which amendment restricts the president to two terms?
22nd
What hat is the president wearing when he uses the veto power?
Legislative leader
The presidents tenure is:
4 years
Which amendment outlines the process for filling a vacancy in the vice presidency?
25th
