Political Ideologies and Elections 2024

How are the number of electoral votes determined for each state?

• Political Parties set the numbers based on membership of the party

• State population

• The President sets the numbers each election cycle

The political party that believes the government is a positive force in social programs such as health care.

• Republican

• Democrat

What kind of political party almost never wins elections

• First parties

• Third parties

• Secondary parties

One who believes government should be active in supporting political & social change; open to new behavior & ideas that are nontraditional; progressive

• Conservative

• Democrat

• Liberal

Believes in free will, liberty is the core principle in their beliefs

• Democrat

• Conservative

• Libertarian

The political party that believes the government is a necessary evil and should be limited in the use of social programs and regulations.

• Republican

• Democrat

One who favors traditional views & values in government & society & who is cautious regarding change; proponent of limited government and private property

• Conservative

• Democrat

• Liberal

How many Electoral College votes does Pennsylvania have?

• 22

• 19

• 50

• 20

Party meetings where candidates are selected and the platform is created.

• Delegate

• Convention

• Primary

Someone who does not identify as a Republican or Democrat in an election.

• Liberal

• Conservative

• Independent