Political Campaigns and Elections Concepts

The video tutorial covers key vocabulary related to political processes and public policy, including terms like candidate, electorate, campaign, bias, electoral college, election, propaganda, political party, public policy, mass media, campaign finance, winner-take-all, nomination, primary election, officeholder, two-party system, third party, and editorials. Each term is explained with definitions and examples to enhance understanding of the political landscape.

What is the term for a person who seeks an office in an election?

• Campaigner

• Candidate

• Officeholder

• Electorate

Who are considered part of the electorate?

• People who vote in elections

• People who are biased

• People who campaign

• People who run for office

What does the term 'bias' refer to in political contexts?

• A fair judgment

• An impartial view

• A preference for one side

• A neutral stance

What is the role of the electoral college in the United States?

• To manage election finances

• To campaign for candidates

• To elect the president and vice president

• To create public policies

Which of the following is an example of propaganda?

• A public policy

• A political debate

• A news report

• An advertisement

What is a political party?

• A type of election

• A group of voters

• An organization aiming for political power

• A gathering for celebration

What does 'mass media' refer to?

• A small group of newspapers

• A type of political party

• A single television channel

• Any means of communication reaching a large audience

What is the purpose of campaign finance?

• To create new laws

• To fund political campaigns

• To elect the president

• To manage media outlets

What does it mean to nominate someone in a political context?

• To elect them

• To finance their campaign

• To criticize them

• To propose them for an office

What characterizes a two-party system?

• Two major parties dominating politics

• A single party system

• Multiple parties with equal power

• No political parties