Elections Essay Revision Flashcards
What are the three criteria of ‘fit for purpose?’
- Democratically elect a leader
- Peaceful transition of power
- Allows any american to run for office
What are the needs to be president?
Over 35, born in USA, lived in USA for at least 14 years
When has the electoral process failed to elect a leader?
1800 and 1824
Why is the electoral college undemocratic?
Gives too much influence to small states
Example of why electoral college is undemocratic?
In 2016, Clinton won 3 million more votes than Trump but lost in the electoral college
Which part of the electoral process has ensured a peaceful transition if power?
Conventions such as the Presidential Inauguration
When was the Storming of the Capitol?
6th January 2021
How many swing voters were there in 2012 compared with 2020?
12.9% of electorate in 2012
5.6% of electorate in 2020
What did Obama call himself in his 2008 campiagn?
The ‘underdog’
How much of his own money did Trump spend on his 2016 campaign?
$66 million
How did the primaries help Obama?
They allowed him to prove himself to the Democrat voters
