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| 8874013475 | Suffrage | Legal right to vote 15th amemendent - African Americans 18th Amendment - Women 26th amendment - 18 year olds | 0 | |
| 8874013476 | Legitimacy | Fair and free way of selecting political leaders. | 1 | |
| 8874013477 | Referendum | A state-level method of direct legislation that gives voters a chance to approve or disapprove proposed legislation or a proposed constitutional amendment | 2 | |
| 8874013478 | initiative petition | in some states voters may get signatures to put a referendum on the ballot | 3 | |
| 8874013479 | political efficacy | The belief that one's political participation makes a difference. | 4 | |
| 8874013480 | civic duty | The belief that in order to support democratic government, a citizen should always vote. | 5 | |
| 8874013481 | voter registration | a system adopted by the states that requires voters to register prior to voting Some states take registration on Election Day | 6 | |
| 8874013482 | Motor Voter Act | Law that requires people to register to vote when they apply for a driver's license | 7 | |
| 8874013483 | Mandate theory of elections | The idea that the winning candidate has a mandate from the people to carry out his platform Politicians like the theory, Political scientist do not | 8 | |
| 8874013484 | policy voting | electoral choices that are made on the basis of the voters policy preferences and where canisters stand on issues | 9 | |
| 8874013485 | Electoral College | a unique American institution providing for the selection of the president by electors | 10 | |
| 8874013486 | retrospective voting | "What have you done for me lately" | 11 | |
| 8874013487 | 3 types of elections | Primary - to select nominees General - select office holder Policy - to select policy issues | 12 | |
| 8874013488 | 2 ways to pass laws | Referendum | 13 | |
| 8874013489 | Election of 1800 | First Peaceful transfer of power No primary's, conventions, or speeches | 14 | |
| 8874013490 | Why do we have a electoral college | Rise of political party's 12th Amendment Election of 1800 | 15 | |
| 8874013491 | Election 1896 | A bitter fight over economic interest Democrats - silver Republicans - gold McKinley campaigned from home Jennings Bryan started to campaign | 16 | |
| 8874013492 | Election of 2000 | George W Bush vs. Al Gore. Florida had re-counts; Supreme Court made final decision (George Bush) | 17 | |
| 8874013493 | Election of 2004 | Dem. John Kerry (Senator from Mass) Rep. George W. Bush Intensity of 2004 election was because of 2000 election Was characterized by negative campaigning War on terror & moral values - key issues | 18 | |
| 8874013494 | Registration to vote | Most register 90 days prior Laws are different by state | 19 | |
| 8874013495 | Who are more likely to vote | Older people Caucasian's (Other races are higher with compatible education) Females Married couples Union members Higher educated (All traits are cumulative) | 20 | |
| 8874013496 | Mandate theory of elections | The idea that the winning candidate has a mandate from the people to carry out his platform | 21 | |
| 8874013497 | How do people generally vote | To the party they agree with | 22 | |
| 8874013498 | What is the downfall to party's | Candidate centered campaigns Party's hold on votes declined since the 60's and 70s | 23 | |
| 8874013499 | What voters are up for grabs | Independent voters not attached to a party (floater voters) | 24 | |
| 8874013500 | What do candidates want for themselves | A good visual image Especially with integrity, reliability, and competence | 25 | |
| 8874013501 | What plays a role in a candidates visual image | Personality, especially for candidates who are dishonest and incompetent | 26 | |
| 8874013502 | Policy voting occurs when (2) | Voters know where they and the candidates stand Can spot differences between candidates | 27 | |
| 8874013503 | Policy voting is unlikely because | Candidates are ambiguous (uncertain) in issues Media focuses on the horse race | 28 | |
| 8874013504 | What are candidates today forced to do | Candidates today are forced to take a clear stand in primary elections to increase policy voting | 29 | |
| 8874013505 | Electoral College | Actually elects the President Founders wanted to choose the president by the elite (educated) | 30 | |
| 8874013506 | Who chooses electors in the electoral college | The states Winner take all system puts emphasis to more populated states | 31 | |
| 8874013507 | What decides a States electors | It's 2 senators and representatives (538 total) Maine and Nebraska are different | 32 | |
| 8874013508 | Who gets all the states electors | The winner of the popular vote (winner take all system) | 33 | |
| 8874013509 | When do electors meet | Monday after the 2nd Wednesday of December | 34 | |
| 8874013510 | When are the votes reported to the VP | January 6th | 35 | |
| 8874013511 | What happens if a candidate doesn't get 270 majority votes | The house of representatives vote for the president with one vote going to each state | 36 | |
| 8874013512 | What do elections provide citizens | Regular access to political power | 37 | |
| 8874013513 | How many signatures does a person need to get for a proposed law | 10% of the number of votes in the previous election | 38 | |
| 8874013514 | In the 2004 election what were the candidates nicknames | Kerry - flip flopper Bush - reckless | 39 | |
| 8874013515 | What key choices did voters face in the 2004 election | Either to vote or not Who to vote for | 40 | |
| 8874013516 | Easiest ways to increase American turnout levels on election day | Move it to Saturday or make it a holiday | 41 | |
| 8874013517 | Highest reason voter turnout is low | Requirement of voter registration | 42 | |
| 8874013518 | Best way to predict a voters choice | Party identification | 43 | |
| 8874013519 | Three reasons why people might vote | People weigh the benefits each party gives them People have high political efficacy Simply to support our democratic government | 44 | |
| 8874013520 | 4 conditions necessary for policy voting | Voters need a clean view on positions Voters must know where candidates stand See differences between candidates Most vote for a candidate with like positions | 45 | |
| 8874013521 | Two reasons why electoral college is important | Introduces a bias Candidates focus on states where there is a close contest | 46 | |
| 8874013522 | Two tasks elections accomplish | Select policy makers Help shape policy | 47 | |
| 8874013523 | Flaws in the electoral college | Winner of popular vote might not win election Electors are not required to vote according to popular vote Election might have to be decided by house of reps | 48 | |
| 8874013524 | What is the district plan | 1 vote for each district based on there popular vote and winner of whole population of state get 2 senator votes Maine and Nebraska use this | 49 | |
| 8874013525 | Advantages and disadvantages of district plan | Adv- don't need to change constitution -Does away with winner take all system Dis- winner of popular vote still might not win election -Gives third party's a bigger role -Increases Gerrymandering -Slows down the election process | 50 | |
| 8874013526 | Proportional plan | Candidate receives same share of population (%) of electoral votes they receive in popular vote | 51 | |
| 8874013527 | Advantages and disadvantages of proportional plan | Advantages- wouldn't change constitution Disadvantage- 3rd party's get a bigger role - odds that the election is sent to the house increases | 52 | |
| 8874013528 | National bonus plan | Keeps electoral college and winner takes all system but a national pool of electoral votes (102) would be awarded to winner of popular vote | 53 | |
| 8874013529 | Advantages and disadvantages of national bonus plan | Adv- guarantees victory to winner of popular election Dis- have to change the constitution - small states wouldn't like it - hasn't gained any support | 54 | |
| 8874013530 | Direct population plan | Do away with electoral college and use popular vote | 55 | |
| 8874013531 | Advantages and disadvantages of direct population plan | Adv- winner would always be majority choice Dis- candidates would only go to population centers of each state -would have to go change constitution -smaller states would oppose | 56 | |
| 8874013532 | Why to keep the electoral college | It's a known process The flaws are identified already We know who the winner is quickly and certainly | 57 | |
| 8874013533 | The greater the differences between candidates | The more likely voters will be able to steer gov policy This is unlikely because candidates do not always clarify on issues | 58 | |
| 8874013534 | What happens to candidates who vow to continue popular policies | Are likely to win elections | 59 | |
| 8874013535 | What makes politicians nervous | Bad economy's | 60 | |
| 8874013536 | How does elections effect the scope of government | Voters feel they are sending a message | 61 |
