Test 7 Questions Flashcards
What is the percentage of Americans who identify as independent?
40%
What are the key impetus of third partys?
- Popular candidate: Which neither party nominates
- Popular policy: Which neither party adopts
What are the key challenges of the third partys?
Limited ballot access
Limited media coverage
Limited campaign funding
Major party absorption/obstruction
What are some examples of the third partys?
Libertarian: Centrist
Green: Left
Constitution: Right
What are the 6 keys to running an effective political campaign.
Craft your story
Select key issues
Retail politics
Micro-targeting
Imaging
Attack ads
What are the differences between primaries & caucuses?
Primaries
- like a regular election
- voters cast their ballot for their preferred candidate
Caucuses
- discussing and debating the candidates before casting votes
When do midterm elections occur?
Every two years.
(Half way through presidential terms)
During midterm elections who is up for reelection?
Members of congress
Some state/local offices
- governors
- legislators
- local officials
What are the differences between hard & soft money?
Hard money
- Donated directly to a candidate
Soft money
- Advocating for an issue/party
What is Intragovernmental debt?
gov borrowing from itself
must be paid back
between federal agencies
30%
What is public debt?
all of the money borrowed by the government and not yet repaid
aka national debt or federal debt
bonds
70%
What is Monetary policy?
government policy that attempts to manage the economy by controlling the money supply and interests
What is the Fiscal policy?
Government policy that attempts to manage the economy by controlling taxing and spending
Republican key supporters?
Rural, wealthy and religious
Democrats key supporters?
Urban, poor and minorities
Republican core value
freedom
Democrats core value
Equality
Republicans government
weak
Democrats government
strong
Republicans desire for change
opposed
Democrats desire for change
supportive
republicans economy
less regulation
democrats economy
more regulated
Republicans constitution
strict interpretation
Democrats constitution
loose interpretation
Republicans unified factor
shared ideology
Democrats unifying factor
shared interests
Republicans military strategy
independent strength
Democrats military strategy
foreign coalitions
Republican welfare programs
decreased
Democrats welfare programs
increased
Republicans key societal concern
Socialism
Democrats key societal concern
Bigotry
Republicans abortion
pro-life
Democrats abortion
Pro-choice
Republican health care
private
Democrats health care
Government-run
Republicans key civil concern
Religious liberty
Democrats key civil concern
Minority rights
What are 3 things that produce economic value in a capitalist society?
- land
- labor
- capital
Key principles of capitalism?
Free market
competitions
Self-interest
Key criticisms of Capitalism?
Wealth disparity
Environmental damage
Inadequate social programs
Socialism Key principles?
Centralized planning
Cooperation
Community-interest
Socialism Key Criticisms?
Decreased freedom
Decreased incentive
Decreased prosperity
What is Import tax?
Imposed on all imported goods
What is Luxury tax?
Imposed only on luxury goods including cars, Yachts, and Jewelry
Percentage Public debt
70%
Percentages of the 4 entities which hold public debt
US investors 40%
Foreign investors 39%
Federal reserve 15%
State/local governments 6%
Intergovernmental percentage
30%
