Elections Flashcards
what are the 4 functions of political parties?
recruiting and nominating candidates
educating people about campaign issues
help candidates win elections
monitor actions of elected officeholders
what are the symbols for the 2 major parties?
democratic- donkey
republican- elephant
what are some traits that all political parties share?
they organize to win elections
influence public policies
appeal to the center of the political spectrum
what are the roles of the media?
identifying candidates
emphasizing selected issues
writing editorials
creating poltitcal cartoons
publishing op-ed pieces
posting to social media and blogs
broadcasting different points of view
how can voters evaluate information?
review campaign speeches, literature, and advertisements
separating fact from opinion
identifying propaganda
who has the advantage when campaining for public office?
wealthy people
why do PAC’s and super PAC’s exist?
because of the need for money
what did citizens united vs. FEC decide?
individuals have a limited amount of money they can donate to campaigns
what is required for a citizen to vote?
remonstrating
right of citizens of the united states to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the united states on account of race
15th Amendment
right of citizens of the united states to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the united states on account of sex
19th amendment
provided residents of washington DC the right to vote
23rd amendment
outlaws the use of poll taxes
24th amendment
changed voting age to 18
26th amendment
enables African Americans to vote
Voting Rights Act of 1955
