Exam Review: Elections

Question 0

Formal qualifications to be a member of the house?

Answer 0

1. Must be 25 years of age
2. Must have been a citizen of the US for at least 7 years
3. Must be an inhabitant of the state from which he or she is elected

Question 1

What are the downsides to our current electoral college system

Answer 1

1. The winner of the popular vote is not guaranteed the presidency
2. Electors are not required to vote in accord with the popular vote
3. Any election might have to be decided in the House of Representatives

Question 2

Firman qualifications to be a member of senate?

Answer 2

Must be higher level of qualifications than those the constitution sets for a member of the house
Must be at least 30 years of age
Must be a citizen for at least 9 years
Must be an inhabitant of the state from which he or she is elected

Question 3

Public Interest Groups: what are they/why are they important. Be able to recognize examples of them.

Answer 3

Public interest groups are interest group that seeks to institute certain public policies of benefit to all or most people in this country, whether or not they belong to or support that organization.
They represent people as citizens, as consumers
Ex. The league of women voters, which has roots that reach deep into the history of woman suffrage

Question 4

Who determines voter registration eligibility?

Answer 4

The state

Question 5

What is split ticket voting?

Answer 5

Voting for candidates of different parties for different offices at the same election

Question 6

What is political socialization?

Answer 6

The process by which people gain their political attitudes and opinions.