Semester One Exam Study Guide Flashcards
(20 cards)
Which function is the most important
Helping candidates win elections
What are the four functions of political parties
1: recruiting and nominating candidates
2: educating the electorate about campaign issues
3: helping candidates win elections
4: monitoring the actions of office holders
How are the two main political parties alike?
Organize to win elections
Influence public policies
Reflect both liberal and conservative views
Define themselves in a way that appeals to the political center
What is the concept of the political center
The political center refers to the people that believe in both liberal and conservative.
How are the two parties different
Democrats: liberal,left,blue,and progressive
Republicans:conservative,right,red,and traditional
How and why do parties and canidates use the media?
Parties and the candidates use the media to advertise and campaign to help themselves win
What are the strategies that you can use to evaluate campaign advertisements
Seperate fact from opinion
Identify propaganda
Detect bias
Evalute sources
What is the deadline to register to vote
22 days before the election
Explain the electoral college system
It elects the president and the vice presidente and they must win 270 out of 538 votes
What are the four types of public safety
Health
Safety
Enviorment
Economy
What role does the media play
The media informs the public policy and focuses the attention on the selected issue
How do individuals influence public policy
Particapting in politics
Expressing opinions
Joining intrest groups
What is an ex. Of a intrest group
NRA
Where in the u.s. Consitution can you find the defination of citizenship?
The 14th amendment to the u.s. Consitution
What are the four duties that citizens have to do
Obey laws
Pay taxes
Serve on a jury
Serve in the armed forces if called
What are the seven responsablities of a citizen
Register and vote. Hold elective office. Communicate with government offcials to influence goverment actions. Serve in voluntary Participate in political campaigns. Keep informed regarding current issues Respect others rights
What are the five freedoms listed in the 1 amendment
Religion,assembly,petition,press, and speech
What is the due procces? And where is it located in the u.s. Constition
Due process is a protection agianst unfair government laws and it is located in the 14th amendment
What are the three sections of the u.s. Constituion?what is the main purpose of each section?
1: the preamble: give the reasons for creating the goverment
2: the articales: gives the structure
3: the amendments:changes to the constitution
What are the 6 reasons for creating the u.s. Constitution?
1: in order to form a more perfect union
2: establish justice
3: insure doemstic tranquillity
4: provide for the common defense
5: promote the general welfare
6: secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity
