Campaigns, Elections, Political Culture Flashcards
(22 cards)
Republican
Military, Pro Forced Birth, States’ rights, NO tax increase.
Conservative
Only rich white people have rigths.
Democrat
Enviroment, Pro choice, More Govt., Help the poor.
Liberal
People deserve to be treated like people.
Platform
A party’s statement about their political belifes.
Straight-Party Ticket Voting
How dedicated political praty members would vote.
What happens at party’s national convention?
A canidate is offically declared.
Third Part
Any party other than Democrat or Republican.
Spoiler Role
When a third party takes votes away from Democrats/Republicans.
What is the purpose of a primary election?
Voting for a canidate for the general election/
How does a person get elected into office?
- Self announcment
- Raise campaign funds
- Participate in primaries
- Get party nomination
- Campaign for general election
At the start of this god-damned counrty, who could vote?
ONLY land-owning white men.
What are the qualifications to vote in all states?
Citizenship, residency, 18 years old.
15th Amendment
Black men could vote
19th Amendment
Women could vote
26th Amendment
Must be 18 years old to vote
Propaganda
Using Ideas/info./rumours to influence opinions.
Testimonials/Endorsments
A celebrity vouches for the canidadte.
Stacking the Deck
Only giving one side of the facts.
Negative/Attack ad
slander.
Transfer
AMERICA! FUCK YEAH!
What socilogical factors affect how a person votes?
Race, religion, age, education, income.
