Govt_ Political Parties, INT Groups and Electoral Process

The official statement showing what a Political Party believes is called the party's

True / False: The US's use of SINGLE-MEMBER DISTRICTS for elections HELPS MINOR PARTIES get in gov't.

What determines the number of electoral votes each state receives?

This state holds the first Presidential selection contest... and one of the few "CAUCUSES!"

Interest groups often give information reports to the Supreme Court on topics "FRIENDLY" to their interest. These are

This party tends to oppose any increases in taxes-- for both businesses and individuals.

Rural areas tend to vote for _______, while urban areas & cities tend to vote in favor of ________.

When third party candidates find issues that really matter to voters, the major political parties usually

Group that OFFICIALLY elects the POTUS (President). They meet in state capitals to do so in December.

Final Q: Which are examples of ELECTIONEERING done by interest groups? (Choose TWO that help people get elected)

The main points of a political party National Convention are to choose a candidate for President AND

When my efforts to win elections are focused around on "GRASSROOTS" efforts, they focus on

Meeting with lawmakers to try to influence how they vote on issues an INT Group cares about is called

This color represents the Republican Party on political maps.

Which party tends to support a government that proposes new solutions to fix social problems. An ACTIVE government

When interest groups provide money to candidates for their campaigns, they set up

This animal represents the Democratic party.

Political parties or Interest Groups... who has a NARROWER set of things they care about? (NOT getting elected, e.g.)

On a political spectrum line, which correctly goes on the RIGHT side.

The term refers to the vote total of all the PEOPLE in the US.

This is the election that happens to choose CANDIDATES for each party. (Dem v Dem, e.g.)

Election day in the United States is

To get elected President of the United States, a candidate needs _____ of the 538 electoral college votes.

Which of the following IS an example of an Interest Group? (Choose TWO!)

This political party tends to support MORE government sponsored healthcare options.

Political parties aim to ________, while interest groups aim to _______.

This political party tends to support fighting climate change with ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.