Elections Flashcards
Majority Rule
The majority wins in elections
What is a danger of a majority rule system?
It can cause issues for the minority
What is a result of having a two-party system in the U.S.?
They influence our life and government
“Winner takes all” system
A single group can elect every office within a given district or jurisdiction because of the majority vote.
Interest Groups
Are groups of people united behind a specific issue or cause.
National Rifle Association (NRA)
Advance rifle marksmanship
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
To stop drunk driving
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
Empowers retired people to choose how they live as they age.
Lobbying
Groups of people who try to influence political people on certain ideas.
Electoral College
A group of people representing the states. They cast votes for the election of the president and vice president.
Republican Party
Limited central government, and a strong national defense.
Democratic Party
Tending to promote a strong central government and expansive social programs.
Conservative
Beliefs in the traditional values of the government
Liberal
Open to new ideas of values in the government
Term Limit senate
6
Term Limit House
2
Constituent
One who appoints or elects a representative
Gerrymander
Manipulate the boundaries of a county so as to favor one party.
How is voting a civic responsibility?
Because it determines how the country and states will go.
How are the number of electors apportioned for each state?
By state population
How old do you have to be to vote in Missouri?
18
How old do you have to be to register to vote in Missouri?
17 and a half
