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What role does the media play in public policy formation?
What role does the media play in public policy formation?
How do rising campaign costs affect candidates running for office?
How do rising campaign costs affect candidates running for office?
What influence do interest groups have on public policy?
What influence do interest groups have on public policy?
What is a consequence of rising campaign costs for candidates?
What is a consequence of rising campaign costs for candidates?
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Which of the following activities are individuals NOT typically engaged in to influence public policy?
Which of the following activities are individuals NOT typically engaged in to influence public policy?
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What is the primary purpose of mass media in elections?
What is the primary purpose of mass media in elections?
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Which strategy is NOT recommended for evaluating campaign materials for accuracy?
Which strategy is NOT recommended for evaluating campaign materials for accuracy?
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What does it mean when the media holds government officials accountable?
What does it mean when the media holds government officials accountable?
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An op-ed piece is an example of which role of mass media?
An op-ed piece is an example of which role of mass media?
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What must candidates do due to the rising costs of campaigning?
What must candidates do due to the rising costs of campaigning?
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What is the role of mass media when they emphasize selected issues during an election?
What is the role of mass media when they emphasize selected issues during an election?
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Which statement about special interest groups is true?
Which statement about special interest groups is true?
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Which of the following is a common misconception about the costs of political campaigns?
Which of the following is a common misconception about the costs of political campaigns?
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What is the significance of the number 270 in the context of the Electoral College?
What is the significance of the number 270 in the context of the Electoral College?
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Which document outlines the establishment of the Electoral College?
Which document outlines the establishment of the Electoral College?
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What does the term 'winner-take-all' refer to in the electoral process?
What does the term 'winner-take-all' refer to in the electoral process?
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How does a state determine the number of electoral votes it has?
How does a state determine the number of electoral votes it has?
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Why does it matter that small states, like North Dakota, participate in the Electoral College?
Why does it matter that small states, like North Dakota, participate in the Electoral College?
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What will likely happen if a candidate wins the popular vote in Virginia but loses the electoral vote?
What will likely happen if a candidate wins the popular vote in Virginia but loses the electoral vote?
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Which of the following statements is true about the role of electors in a presidential election?
Which of the following statements is true about the role of electors in a presidential election?
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What must occur in order to eliminate or change the Electoral College?
What must occur in order to eliminate or change the Electoral College?
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Which of the following has not contributed large sums of money to political candidates over the past century?
Which of the following has not contributed large sums of money to political candidates over the past century?
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Which socioeconomic group is known to have a disadvantage in campaign spending?
Which socioeconomic group is known to have a disadvantage in campaign spending?
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What does the acronym PAC stand for in the context of political campaigns?
What does the acronym PAC stand for in the context of political campaigns?
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What is one major reason people advocate for reforms in campaign finance laws?
What is one major reason people advocate for reforms in campaign finance laws?
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What does a lobbyist primarily aim to do within the political system?
What does a lobbyist primarily aim to do within the political system?
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What is one primary role of mass media in political elections?
What is one primary role of mass media in political elections?
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Why do interest groups tend to have an elevated influence on elections?
Why do interest groups tend to have an elevated influence on elections?
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Which of the following actions helps in separating fact from opinion in media coverage?
Which of the following actions helps in separating fact from opinion in media coverage?
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Which of the following accurately describes the main purpose of an interest group?
Which of the following accurately describes the main purpose of an interest group?
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What is a key feature of evaluating the reliability of a source in mass media?
What is a key feature of evaluating the reliability of a source in mass media?
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The term 'public agenda' refers to what aspect of government focus?
The term 'public agenda' refers to what aspect of government focus?
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What is a significant challenge posed by campaign finance laws?
What is a significant challenge posed by campaign finance laws?
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How can mass media emphasize specific points in election coverage?
How can mass media emphasize specific points in election coverage?
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Study Notes
Electoral College Quiz Study Guide
- Which election are people more likely to vote in? Presidential election
- The number of representatives a state has is based on what? Congressional Representatives
- How many senators does each state get? 2
- What is the popular vote? Total number of votes a candidate receives
- How does a state determine how many electoral votes they get? Senators + # of representatives
- In order to become President, you must win the electoral vote.
- What is the magic number of electoral votes needed to win the 2016 election? 270
- The Electoral College favors a Two party system.
- Even if a candidate wins the popular vote but loses the electoral vote, can they still become President? NO
- Why? Because it is not about who has the most popular votes
- The Electoral College is found in what document? Constitution
- What to get rid of it or change it? Add an amendment
- What is a "winner-take-all" system? Explain. Who ever has more votes, no matter how little, wins
- What does it mean by congressional representation? Explain why. A state has more representatives if it has more people
- When your Civics teacher and your parents go vote for president this November, who are we actually voting for? Electors
- Since most states are winner-take-all, what kinds of states are the 2016 presidential candidates going to target? States with the most electoral votes
- Why does a small state with few electoral votes, like North Dakota, matter? Yes usually
- Hillary Clinton is the Democratic party's candidate for the 2016 election and if she wins the most popular votes in Virginia, so she would get all the electoral votes in Virginia...what is that called? Winner-take-all
- How do the electors cast their vote? They go to the capital/Richmond
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Test your knowledge of the Electoral College with this quiz. Explore important questions regarding presidential elections, the popular vote, and how states determine their electoral votes. Perfect for students preparing for exams on American government.
