MCHS Unit 7 & 8

Front

What kind of money is given directly to a candidate for president/vice-president or Congress that is limited and must be reported to the Federal Elections Commission?

Back

hard money

Front

What is the term for unlimited funds given to party organizations for 'party-building activities' such as the recruitment of candidates and voter registration drives?

Back

soft money

Front

Which type of organization pools campaign contributions from members and then donates those funds to campaign for or against a candidate? They often represent a special interest group.

Back

PAC's (Political Action Committees)

Front

Which type of organization raises/spends money to make campaign ads for or against a candidate with no limits on spending and no direct contributions to candidates or parties?

Back

Super PAC's

Front

What is the process of naming people to run for office?

Back

nomination

Front

Which nomination method is an election letting voters choose their favorite candidates?

Back

primary

Front

Which nomination method consists of a candidate collection signatures?

Back

petition

Front

Which nomination method consists of local delegates attending a higher level meeting to choose nominees?

Back

convention

Front

Which nomination method is a meeting of party members debate the good & bad about candidates?

Back

caucus

Front

What is a device used by voters to vote?

Back

ballot