Gov 7/10 notes Flashcards
What can an election be defined as?
the process by which the citizens select the officials they want to run there government
How is an American election unique?
its peaceful transfer of power- no takeover by war or force
What are the four steps of an election?
Primaries Caucus National convention General Election Electoral college
What are the 5 ways of nominating candidates?
self announcement
caucus
convention
direct primary
What is the oldest form of nominating candidates?
self announcement
What is a cuacus?
group of influential people select a canidate
What is a convention?
National convention chooses canidates
What is a direct primary?
a party election within a party
What are the two kinds of direct primaries?
Open and closes
How many people hold elective office in the US?
500,000
What is the FEC?
Federal elections commitee sets up and regulates all election laws.
What is a ballot?
medium by which voter registers a choice in an election
What are the three types of ballots?
Voice
paper
Australian ballot
What are the four features of a ballot?
provided at public expense
lists names of all candidates
given out only at polls
marked in secret
What are the two types of Australian ballots?
Party Column
Office Group
What is a party column ballot?
lists all canidates under the parties name
What is a office group ballot?
all canidates listed together by office.
What is an absentee ballot?
a process of voting without going to polling place.
What is precinct?
the voting district
What is a polling place?
the place where voters cast there vote.
What are some examples of a polling place?
school church, public house
Who invented the first voting machine?
Thomas Edison
What are the 5 kinds of political advertising?
introduction Endorsement positive negetive citizen testimonial
What is an introduction advertisement?
description of a canidate and qualifications