Political parties and voting

Question 1

Define political party

Answer 1

group of ppl with broad common interests who organize to win elections, control government, and make policies

Question 2

what are things that political parties do

Answer 2

educate the public
involve ppl in political processes
operate the government

Question 3

what are the characteristics of third parties

Answer 3

democrats vs republicans (2 party system, US)

authoritarian rule (1 party system, China)

coalition - group of ppl running country (multi party system, Mexico)

Question 4

what are factors that influence voter turnout

Answer 4

registered voters

over 18

interest in voting

Question 5

four requirements to vote in virginia

Answer 5

US citizen

at least 18 years old

resident of the state

registered

Question 6

voting amendments

Answer 6

19 –> women can vote

15–> voting not based on ethnicity

23–>DC gets 3 electoral votes

24–>no poll tax (dont pay to vote)

26 –> 18 year olds can vote

Question 7

typical democratic platforms

Question 8

typical republican platforms

Question 9

3 biggest predictors of voter turnout