POLITICAL PARTIES Flashcards
How did Ross Perot impact the 1992 presidential election?
Ross Perot won 18.9% of the popular vote. When that percentage was interviewed on who they voted for, most of them stated they would have voted for Bush. Therefore, Perot took away votes from Bush and was one of the factors that caused Clinton’s win.
How did Ralph Nader impact the 2000 presidential election?
Ralph Nader got 2.7% of the popular vote. The election between Al Gore and Bush was close, and exit polls showed that people who voted for Nader would have voted for Al Gore. Therefore, Nader took away votes from Al Gore and was one of the factors that caused Bush’s win.
How do congressional party leaders keep their parties in check?
- good committee assignments
- prime office assignments
- fundraising assistance
- legislative assistance
- endorsements
How are state and local judges elected and how are they influenced?
directly elected; heavily influenced by voters, interest groups, and upcoming elections
How are federal judges elected and how do their rulings change over time?
federal judges are appointed by the current president, initially rule in accordance with the party of the president who appointed them but become less partisan over time
Among liberals in recent times, who are more likely to vote?
Moderate liberals are more likely to vote. The Democratic Party has alienated voters who are further left, disincentivizing the far left from participating in elections.
Which party are these groups typically loyal to?
chamber of commerce, the West (excluding the West Coast), men, older Cuban-Americans, high-status Protestants, professionals, executives, white collar workers, married couples
Republican party
Which party are the following groups typically loyal to?
active labor union members, people who live in inner cities, women, African Americans, Hispanic people, unemployed, Catholics, Jews, widows, blue-collar workers, young people, liberals
Democratic party
