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Why do states like California and Texas have a large number of electors? Because their population is larger.
How many electors does Virginia have? 13 electors.
What is the formula for determining the number of electors? 2 senators + number of representatives (based on population).
What does PAC stand for? Political Action Committee.
What is a PAC? A group that campaigns for or against candidates or issues.
How do PACs influence elections? They provide financial support, with no limit to the money given.
How can citizens make informed decisions? By getting information from a variety of sources.
How are third parties different from major parties? They are not major parties and rarely win elections.
What is the significance of third parties in elections? They take votes away from the two major parties.
When was the 2024 Presidential Election? November 5, 2024.
How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency? 270 votes.
Steps to be elected President: Step 1 Announcement: candidates say they want to run for president.
Step 2 Primary election.
Step 3 National convention.
Step 4 Campaigning.
Step 5 General election day.
Step 6 Electoral votes counted.
Three roles media play in elections 1. Identify candidates 2. Publish election articles 3. Broadcast different points of view.
Testimonial Propaganda Endorsement by a famous person (e.g., 'Katy Perry says vote Clinton!').
Bandwagon Propaganda Everyone is doing it, so should you (e.g., 'Most Americans use Tide detergent').
Name-Calling Propaganda Using negative labels to harm a candidate (e.g., Comparing Obama to Pinocchio).
Plain Folks Propaganda Showing candidates as ordinary people (e.g., Obama fist bumping).
Fear Propaganda Using fear to influence actions (e.g., 'Buy war bonds before it’s too late!').
Glittering Generalities Propaganda Using vague, positive words (e.g., 'Make America Great Again').
Card Stacking Propaganda Using selective facts to support or harm (e.g., 'Trump is a strong businessman').
Transfer Propaganda Linking a symbol/image to a candidate (e.g., American flag background).
What is a political party? A group of voters who share similar beliefs and try to help their candidates win elections.
What are the two major political parties in the U.S.? Democratic and Republican.
What are the 3 main roles of political parties? Recruit candidates Help candidates win elections Monitor the actions of officeholders
What are the characteristics of a likely voter? Higher level of education Higher income Older age
: What are two major reasons people don’t vote? Lack of interest Failure to register
When is the deadline to register to vote in Virginia before a general election? 22 days before the election.
What are the 3 qualifications to vote in Virginia? Be a U.S. citizen Be a resident of Virginia Be 18 by Election Day
What does the 15th Amendment do? Says a person can’t be denied the right to vote based on race.
when was the 15 Amendment made? ratified in 1870
What does the 19th Amendment do? Gives women the right to vote; says a person can’t be denied the vote based on gender.
when was the 19 Amendment made? (ratified in 1920)
What does the 24th Amendment do? Bans the use of poll taxes in elections.
when was the 24 Amendment made? (ratified in 1964)
What does the 26th Amendment do? Lowers the voting age to 18.
when was the 24 Amendment made? (ratified in 1971)
What does the Voting Rights Act of 1965 do? protect voting right of all American banned voting party's that discriminated against African American (literacy test and voter intimidation.
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