Unit 3

Question 1

Two-Party system

Answer 1

Two Major political parties in our country. (Republican, Democratic)

Question 2

Democratic Party

Answer 2

1/2 of the two party system (Donkey)

Question 3

Republican Party

Answer 3

1/2 of the two party system (elephant)

Question 4

Nominate

Answer 4

Select a candidate; Propose or formally enter as candidate

Question 5

Campaign

Answer 5

An organized course of action to achieve a goal.

Question 6

Political Party

Answer 6

A group of people with the same general ideology, they play a key role in government and provide opportunities for citizens to participate in the political process.

Question 7

Ideology

Answer 7

A system of ideas or beliefs

Question 8

Third Parties

Answer 8

Third parties introduce new ideas and press for for a particular issue, then the larger parties recognize those issues and adopt it to their platform

Question 9

Political Platform

Answer 9

Formal set of goals which are supported by a political party

Question 10

Election

Answer 10

a formal and organized choice by vote of a person for political office or position

Question 11

Political spectrum

Answer 11

Left = Liberal/Democratic
Right=Conservative/Republican
Refers to the range of political positions and opinions

Question 12

Public Policy

Answer 12

Often unwritten rules which social media laws are based

Question 13

Conservative

Answer 13

Republican

Question 14

Liberal

Answer 14

Democratic

Question 15

Moderate

Answer 15

center; introduces new ideas

Question 16

Media

Answer 16

Methods of communicating information, entertainment, or other messages

Question 17

Editorial

Answer 17

A newspaper article written by or on behalf of an editor that gives an opinion on a topical issue

Question 18

Op-ed

Answer 18

opposite of the editorial; expresses their opinion of an author usually not affiliated with the publication’s editorial board

Question 19

Bias

Answer 19

In favor or against something, or an idea

Question 20

PAC

Answer 20

Organization that funds for campaigns or against candidates

Question 21

Super PAC

Answer 21

Committees that receive unlimited contributions from individuals

Question 22

Citizen United v Federal Election Commission

Answer 22

Decision of the supreme court of the U.S. regarding campaign finance laws and free speech under the 1st amendment

Question 23

15th Amendment

Answer 23

1870, States that you cannot deny a US citizen the right to vote (except women)

Question 24

19th Amendment

Answer 24

1920, States that you cannot be denied the right to vote cause of gender

Question 25

23rd Amendment

Answer 25

1961,Provided the residents of Washington DC the right to vote for representatives in the Electoral College

Question 26

24th Amendment

Answer 26

1964, outlaws the use of poll taxes

Question 27

26th Amendment

Answer 27

1971, allows people 18 or older to vote

Question 28

Voting right act of 1965

Answer 28

This legislation outlined strict rules that would enable African Americans to exercise their right to vote, particularly in Southern states that had created significant barriers to prevent them from doing do

Question 29

Qualification to register to vote

Answer 29

Must be a citizen of the U.S. , resident of Virginia and precinct, and at least 18 years old by day of election

Question 30

Electoral College

Answer 30

Process that is used to select the president and vice president, casts the official vote, need 270 electoral votes to win

Question 31

Electors based on...

Answer 31

Add the amount of senators and representatives each state has

Question 32

Winner-take-all system

Answer 32

targets densely populated states for campaigning, but must pay attention to less populated states and swing states

Question 33

Who is in charge of running the federal government including overseeing the cabinet departments, executive agencies, and regulatory groups?

Answer 33

The President

Question 34

What does the cabinet do?

Answer 34

Advises the president and helps run the various departments of the federal governments (ex: Department f defense, department of justice, etc.)

Question 35

What is the main job of the executive branch?

Answer 35

enforce the laws, carry out the laws, execute the laws

Question 36

What is the president's role in the lawmaking process?

Answer 36

propose legislation approve or veto legislation carry out laws by appointing officials appeal to citizens to support or reject legislation

Question 37

What is the president's role as chief of state?

Answer 37

ceremonial head of government

Question 38

What is the president's role as chief executive?

Answer 38

head of the executive branch

Question 39

What is the president's role as chief legislator?

Answer 39

proposes a legislative agenda to congress

Question 40

What is the president's role as Commander in chief?

Answer 40

head of the nation's armed forces

Question 41

What is the president's role as chief diplomat?

Answer 41

American foreign policy leader

Question 42

What is the president's role as chief of the party?

Answer 42

leader of the political party

Question 43

What is the president's role as chief citizen?

Answer 43

representative of the American people