Political Parties, Campaigns, and Elections

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A Political Party is?

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a group of persons who seek to control government by winning elections and holding office.

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An attempt to promote a particular person or idea?

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Propaganda

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People who join together to pursue a common interest in influencing legislation are known as what?

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Interest Groups

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Why are political parties essential to democratic government?

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They are a link between representatives and their constituents.

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When people don't turn out to vote because they don't care, it is known as what?

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Voter Apathy

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How might a political action committee influence government? Options: By reporting court procedures, By making political contributions, By investigating illegal business practices, By raising funds to broadcast campaign advertisements.

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By raising funds to broadcast campaign advertisements.

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How many electoral votes does it take to "win the White House", to become president?

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270

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Most states have a ____ system to assign electoral votes.

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"winner-takes-all"

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A political party's label that is not of the two mainstream political parties that run the US government. Represents minority ideas.

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Third Party

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What precedent was established in Buckley v. Valeo?

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Money donations to campaigns are protected by 1st amendment (free speech)