U4 FLASHCARD SP25

Front

How many electoral votes needed to win the presidency?

Back

270

Front

What is a political party?

Back

a group of people who seek to control the government by winning election

Front

Which type of minor political party formed by splitting from a major party?

Back

Splinter Party

Front

Which form of propaganda focuses on making a candidate look like a normal citizen?

Back

Just Plain Folks

Front

Which type of election selects nominees from a list of candidates?

Back

Primary Election

Front

Which type of party allows any registered voter to vote?

Back

open primary

Front

How do you determine how many electoral votes each state has?

Back

#of representatives + #of senators

Front

Which side is conservative?

Back

right

Front

What is gerrymandering?

Back

The process of drawing district lines so that one party has an advantage over another

Front

What is a swing state during an election?

Back

A state that could be Democratic or Republican in an election.