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Political Processes

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functions of political parties recruit and nominate candidates, educate the electorate about campaign issues, help candidates win elections, monitor actions of officeholders
similarities between political parties organize to win elections, influence public policies, reflect both liberal and conservative views, appeal to the political center
differences between political parties stated in party platforms and reflected in campaigning
third parties introduce new ideas or press for a particular issue, often revolve around a political personality
strategies for evaluating campaign speeches, literature, and advertisements for accuracy separate fact from opinion, detect bias, evaluate sources, identify propaganda
mass media roles in elections identify candidates, emphasize selected issues, write editorials, create political cartoons, publish op-ed pieces, broadcast different points of view
effects of rising campaign costs require candidates to fundraise; limit opportunities to run for public office; give an advantage to wealthy individuals; encourage the development of political action committees (PACs); give issue-oriented special interest groups increased influence
campaign finance reform caused by rising campaign costs; limits have been placed on the amount individuals may contribute to political candidates and campaigns
register Only citizens who do this may vote in primary and general elections.
qualifications to register to vote in Virginia • Citizen of the United States • Resident of Virginia and precinct • At least 18 years of age by day of general election
how to register to vote in Virginia • In person at the registrar's office, at the Division of Motor Vehicles, or at other designated sites • By mail-in application
22 Voter registration is closed this many days before elections.
factors in predicting which citizens will vote age, education, income
reasons why citizens fail to vote lack of interest, failure to register
presidential elections The percentage of voters who participate in these elections is usually greater than the percentage of voters who participate in state and local elections.
Electoral College process • A slate of electors for each state is chosen by popular vote. • Most states have a winner-take-all system. • The electors meet to vote for president and vice president.
winner-take-all This aspect of the electoral college system leads to the targeting of densely populated states for campaigning.
tight elections Candidates must pay attention to less populated states whose electoral votes may make the difference in these elections.
Congressional representation The number of representatives in Congress.
two-party The requirement for a majority vote to win in the Electoral College favors this type of system.
Liberal more open to change
Conservative focus on traditional values
electorate the voters
platform a list of a party's beliefs
bias leaning one way
propaganda Ideas spread to influence public opinion for or against a cause.
media newspapers, radio, TV, internet, etc.
editorial An article giving opinions or perspectives
op-ed piece Opinion article (OPposite the EDitorial page)
PAC Political Action Committee
primary election election held within the political party
general election The final election between the winning candidates of the primary election
How many electors does each state get? Based on Congressional representation (2 in Senate, House is based on population).
Created by: NMSElliott
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