Voting pt: 2 Flashcards
Political party
an organized group of people whom share similar political views.
each parties select choice for who is going to represent them in the presidential running.
nomination
a meeting of delegates that decide whom is chosen to go into office.
convention
a preliminary election to appoint delegates to a party conference or to select the candidates for a principal, especially presidential, election. (an actual vote)
primary
a meeting with party leaders to discuss candidates. (DISCUSS)
caucus
any voter can request a multi party ballot to vote for both or one side of the parties.
Open primary
can only register a singular party ballot that only grants voting in one party.
closed primary
Presidents often makes war, even if Congress hasn’t declared war.
true
The tally of all votes cast for each candidate in an election.
popular vote
All presidential powers are found in Article II of the Constitution.
false
When a president directs the US Navy to station carrier ships near Israel and Palestine in the Mediterranean Sea, the president is acting as:
commander in cheif
acting as a representative of all the people of the country and a symbol of the United States abroad
Chief of State
setting the general agenda for Congress, asking for funds from Congress for federal programs, asking Congress to pass new legislation
Chief legislator
sometimes called “comforter in chief,” setting an example for all Americans and providing encouragement when troubling things happen in the country
Chief Citizen
acting as director of the federal government, including nearly 3 million employees and a 4 trillion dollar budget
Chief administrator
What is the correct sequence of becoming a president
- Primary debates and campaigns
- Primary elections and caucuses are held
- Party nominating conventions are held
- Campaigning and debates are held between the nominees
5.General election
6.Electoral College
