Elections and Media

A presidential nominee chooses a running mate to appeal to more voters.  This is called

Before the 1980's, TV news mostly focused on

Transfer is when advertisers

This advertising term refers to a meaningless statement that sounds good.

Investigative journalism has disappeared for the most part because it is

You would likely see a story about Comcast's corruption on NBC.

The advertising technique that involves making it seem like everyone supports a candidate is

If a candidate wins 60% of PA's vote, they earn 60% of PA's delegates. This is called

The advertising technique that makes candidates seem like an average, everyday person is called

Where does TV news get most of its information today?

To win the general election, a candidate must get a simple majority of Electoral College votes.

A primary

TV news channels are largely owned by

The Electoral College was designed to have

A reporter attending a picnic at Joe Biden's house could compromise journalistic ethics.

Which Republican Senator from Texas announced his candidacy for the 2016 election?

The number of electors in the Electoral College that each state has equals the # of

The advertising technique that involves using well-known people in support of a candidate is

This vote takes much longer and could last several hours.

The advertising technique that involves using insulting words or images is called

Most Americans get their news from

After the 1980's, TV news became focused on

Susan only votes for Republicans on her ballot.  This is an example of

Why do TV news channels get information from the government?

Who was one of the most famous and trusted TV correspondents of all time?

A dedicated voter who is very passionate about politics would more likely be found at a

Hard money is not regulated by the FEC.

Advertisers typically play to our conscious, rational mind.

The event in the electoral process where a candidate is officially nominated is the

Super-PACs are not regulated by the FEC.

Money contributed to a political party that is used for ads and party building activities is

The outline or explanation of a party's basic beliefs and values is called a 

This is where delegates meet to choose their party's candidate.

The date on which the most states hold their primaries or caucuses is called

Citizens United v. FEC supported the decision in McCain-Feingold.

Spending by individuals ororganizations w/o direct planning w/ a candidate’s campaign is called

This vote occurs at a public polling location.

This term refers to when a popular candidate helps others on the same ticket get elected.

An ad that uses images to incite terror in the viewer would be using 

Electors in the Electoral College are average, everyday folks.

A caucus

Advertisers appeal to our

Your vote is publicly known at a

McCain-Feingold (2002) limited

Mary voted for a Republican and a Democrat on the same ticket.  This is an example of 

What is this an example of?

Money contributed directly to a candidate is called

TV news' focus on cutting costs, attracting a larger audience, and making money is called

Journalistic ethics is characterized by reporting that is 

The relationship between someone in Congress, his or her actions, & special interests is called

The main focus of TV news is 

Republicans and Democrats agree on a lot of social and economic issues.

Which of the following is not a purpose of the convention?

Each state has the same number of electors in the Electoral College.

Reagan's "tear down this wall" or another politician's short, catchy phrase is called a

What does the FEC do with regards to political campaigns?

Super-PACs give money directly to a candidate.

A primary in which only voters registered for the party holding the primary may vote is called

The relationship between the media and politicians in which both benefit is called a

A caucus