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GOV UNIT 5 TST 2019
Mr. Stickler's Liberty Christian U.S. Gov. "Politics & Civic Life" Flashcards
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does the term "political party" mean/ refer to? | This term refers to "a group of people with broad interests who organize to win elections, control government, and thereby influence government policies". |
| What does the term "ideologies" mean/ refer to? | This term refers to "basic beliefs about government". |
| What is a "coalition government"? | This is "a government where several parties combine forces to obtain a majority". |
| What is a "single - member district"? | This is "a system in which no matter how many candidates compete in a district, only one will win". |
| List two (2) things that we learned about the "Bull Moose Party". | 1.) It was a splinter group of the Republican party; 2.) It was formed by Theodore Roosevelt 1912. |
| What does the term "proportional representation" mean/ refer to? | This term refers to "a system in which several officials are elected to represent voters in an area. Offices are filled in proportion to the votes that each party's candidate receives". |
| What are three (3) obstacles that "third parties" face. | 1.) Difficulty getting on the ballot in all 50 states; 2.) single-member districts; 3.) Difficulty garnering sufficient finances. |
| What does the term "precinct" mean/ refer to? | This refers to "a voting district ranging in size from just a few voters to more than 1,000 voters, all of whom cast their ballots at the same polling place". |
| What does the term "precinct captain" mean/ refer to? | This term refers to "a volunteer who organizes party workers to distribute information about the party and its candidates and to attract voters to the polls". |
| What does the term "ward" mean/ refer to? | This term refers to "several adjoining precincts". They create one of these when combined. |
| What is the "state central committee"? | This is a group "usually composed largely of representatives from the party's county organizations". It is led by the "party state chairperson". |
| What does the term "national convention" mean/ refer to? | This term refers to "a gathering of party members and local and state party officials. It meets every 4 years, primarily to nominate the party's presidential and vice presidential candidates". |
| What does the term "national committee" mean/ refer to? | This term refers to "a large group composed mainly of representatives from the 50 state party organizations". This group runs the party's "national convention". |
| What are the six (6) main functions of "political parties"? | 1.) Recruiting Candidates; 2.) Educating the public; 3.) Operating the Government; 4.) Dispensing Patronage; 5.) Serving as "The Loyal Opposition"; 6.) Reducing Conflict. |
| What does the term "patronage" mean/ refer to? | This term refers to "favors given to reward party loyalty". |
| What does the term "caucuses" mean/ refer to? | This term refers to "private meetings of political party leaders". |
| What does the term "nominating convention" mean/ refer to? | This term refers to "an official public meeting of a political party to choose candidates for office". |
| What does the term "bosses" mean/ refer to? | This term refers to "powerful political party leaders". |
| What is a "direct primary"? | These are "elections in which party members select people to run in the general election". |
| What is a "closed primary"? | These are "elections in which only members of a political party can vote". |
| What is an "open primary"? | These are "elections in which all voters may participate, even if they do not belong to the party, but they can vote in only one party's primary". |
| What does the term "plurality" mean/ refer to? | This term means "having more votes than any other candidate". |
| What is a "runoff primary"? | This is a primary held when no candidate receives a majority. |
| What does the term "ticket" mean/ refer to where U.S. Government is concerned? | This term refers to "candidates for president and vice president" that are selected by "political parties". |
| What does the term "platform" mean/ refer to? | This term refers to "a statement of beliefs, principles, and positions on vital issues" held by a particular candidate or "political party". |
| What is a "plank" where U.S. Government is concerned? | This term refers to "individual parts of a political party's platform". |
| How are presidential candidates chosen by political parties at their national nominating conventions? | 1.) Each state delegation calls out the delegates' votes in an alphabetical roll call; 2.) The candidate with the majority becomes the nominee; 3.) If no one wins a majority, additional roll calls are taken. |
| What are three (3) main steps involved in running for a political office? | 1.) Devising a campaign strategy; 2.) Creating a campaign organization; 3.) Using TV, radio, the internet, and face-to-face meetings to get your message to voters. |
| What is the role of a "campaign manager" where U.S. Government is concerned? | This person's role is to develop a campaign strategy (along with the candidate) and create a plan to implement the strategy. |
| What is the purpose of the "Federal Election Commission"? | The purpose of this group is to "administer federal election laws". |
| What is the "Federal Election Campaign Act (1971)? | This law provdes the framework that governs campaign financing. The law requires public disclosure of each candidate's spending, provides federal funds for presidential elections, and prohibits labor unions from making direct campaign contributions. |
| What are "political action committees" (PAC's)? | These organizations are established be interest groups to collect money & provide financial support to favored candidates or political parties. |
| What does the term "soft money" mean/ refer to? | This term refers to "donations given directly to a political party by a PAC or individuals for general purposes, such as voter registration drives & political party mailings". |
| What does the term "suffrage" mean/ refer to? | This term refers to "the right to vote". |
| What does the term "grandfather clause" mean/ refer to? | This term refers to "the provision that only voters whose grandfathers had voted before 1867 were eligible to vote without paying a poll tax or taking a literacy test". |
| What did the "Voting Rights Act of 1965" do/ provide for? | This law "empowered the federal government to register voters in any district where less than 50 percent of African American adults were on the voting lists." The gov. could also where it appeared that discrimination was occurring. |
| What did the "15th Amendment" do/ provide for? | This stated that "no state can deprive any citizen of the right to vote on account of race, color, or condition or previous servitude". |
| What did the "26th Amendment" do/provide for? | This lowered the voting age from 21 to 18. |
| What does the term "poll tax" mean/ refer to? | This term refers to "an amount of money that a citizen had to pay before he or she could vote". |
| What is an "office - group ballot"? | These "list the candidates of all parties together by the office for which they are running". |
| What is "ticket - splitting"? | This occurs when a voter chooses candidates from different political parties for different offices. |
| What is a "party - column ballot"? | These "list each party's candidates in a column under the party's name." This allows for voters to easily vote for all candidates from a particular political party at once. |
| What is a "canvassing board"? | These are official bodies that count votes. |
| List five (5) things that make a person eligible to vote using an "absentee ballot". | 1.) Out of town on election day; 2.) Hospitalized on election day; 3.) Have a physical disability or illness that makes voting at a polling place difficult; 4.) If religious observances prevent voting on election day; 5.) If in jail or awaiting trial. |
| List three (3) things that you can ask yourself when trying to choose a candidate to vote for. | 1.) Do they stand for the same things I stand for?; 2.) Are they reliable and honest?; 3.) Do they have relevant past experience? |
| Where, in the Constitution, can you find the qualifications to vote in the United States? | Article 1, Section 2. |
| Where are three (3) places that you can go to find more information on political candidates? | 1.) League of Women Voters; 2.) headquarters of local political parties; 3.) interest groups such as the AFL-CIO. |
| What is the best way to prepare to vote? | Stay informed on the candidates and issues. |
| List three (3) places/ ways that you can register to vote in Indiana. | 1.) You can go to the BMV; 2.) You can to to the local political party headquarters; 3.) You can register online. |
| What is a "cross-pressured voter"? | These are voters who are caught between conflicting elements in his or her own life such as religion, income level, and peer group. |
| What is "straight - ticket voting"? | This is when a voter selects the candidates from their party only. |
| What does the term "propaganda" mean/ refer to? | This term refers to "using ideas, information, or rumors to influence people's opinions". |
| List three (3) factors that influence an individual's votes. | 1.) Upbringing; 2.) Occupation; 3.) Income level. |
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