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Tip Sheet 6.1
Mr. Timm
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the Electoral College? | Holds elections: the winner gets all of the state votes |
| How many votes do you need to win? | 270 Electoral votes |
| Who are the Electors? | A group of officials who represent each state, and formally cast votes for the election |
| What are some arguments FOR the Electoral College? | Protects the popular vote within each state/Produces a clear winner/Encourages a two-party system |
| What are some arguments AGAINST the Electoral College | "Feels" less democratic/Many citizens feel their vote doesn't count/Given too much power to "swing" states |
| How are the numbers of electoral votes determined? | 100 senators + 435 representatives + 3 Washington DC |
| How is the number of electors for each state based off of what? | Population size |
| How often do states gain or lose electoral votes? | Every 10 years |
| If a candidate wins the popular vote in a state, they will most likely win all the Electoral Votes? | True |
| What are states called that go back and fourth between parties? | Swing States |
| Why is the legislative branch the most important branch? | It is the most responsive branch to the people |
| The census (population average) important because? | It determines how many representatives a state gets in the house |
| What is an incumbent? | Someone who holds a seat, an elected official |
| What are some examples of the incumbency advantage? | They have done case work..../The incumbent has a record run.../Job's are brought to the district.../They have an easier time raising money... |
| Both houses enjoy the incumbency advantage, which house enjoys it MORE? | House of representatives |
| The electoral connection says that elected officials are MOST concerned with what? | Getting re-elected |
| What is the Federal Election Commission (FEC)? | A government agency that oversees contributions and spending to prevent illegal activities in political campaigns |
| What is the Political Action Committee (PAC)? | They raise money for a candidate. They accept donations and spend it on supporting their candidate |
| What was the Citizens United vs. FEC case? (2010) | SCOUTS ruled that limits on contributions from individuals and corporations was a violation of free speech |
| What are PAC Donations? | Individuals only/Given "to" candidate's committee/Must be reported/Limited amounts |
| What are SUPER PAC Donations? | Cooperation's & Individuals/Unlimited amounts/May be anonymous/Spent "on" the candidate/Cannot coordinate with the candidate |
| What are the two strategies for campaign donations? | Electoral Strategy & Access Strategy |
| What is the Electoral Strategy? | Donors use their money to help elect candidates who support their views and to defect those who do not |
| What is the Access Strategy? | Donors give money to the most likely winner in a race, regardless of party |
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