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What are the 4 stages for running for president, as stated in the text?
What are the 4 stages for running for president, as stated in the text?
Invisible Primary, Presidential Primaries and Caucuses, National Political Party Conventions, and General Election
What is the meaning of the term 'Political Action Committee (PAC)'?
What is the meaning of the term 'Political Action Committee (PAC)'?
A Political Action Committee (PAC) is a political committee organized for the purpose of raising and spending money to elect and defeat candidates.
What is the meaning of the term 'incumbency'?
What is the meaning of the term 'incumbency'?
Incumbency refers to the current holder of an elected office.
What is the name of the committee formed in the first stage of running for president?
What is the name of the committee formed in the first stage of running for president?
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Which of these states hold primary votes first?
Which of these states hold primary votes first?
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What are the two national political party conventions?
What are the two national political party conventions?
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In a closed primary, only members of a political party can vote for the nominee.
In a closed primary, only members of a political party can vote for the nominee.
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The term "kiss and make-up" refers to a political strategy where candidates from the primary election campaign together in the general election.
The term "kiss and make-up" refers to a political strategy where candidates from the primary election campaign together in the general election.
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What does the electoral vote depend on?
What does the electoral vote depend on?
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The candidate who wins the popular vote in a state also wins all the electoral votes for that state.
The candidate who wins the popular vote in a state also wins all the electoral votes for that state.
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What is needed to become the President of the United States?
What is needed to become the President of the United States?
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Which of these are considered swing states?
Which of these are considered swing states?
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What is the term for a state that demonstrates potential for either party to win during an election?
What is the term for a state that demonstrates potential for either party to win during an election?
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A faithless elector is one who votes for a candidate other than the one they were pledged to vote for.
A faithless elector is one who votes for a candidate other than the one they were pledged to vote for.
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The US Census is conducted every _____ years.
The US Census is conducted every _____ years.
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A straight party ticket refers to casting a vote for candidates of the same political party across different offices in an election.
A straight party ticket refers to casting a vote for candidates of the same political party across different offices in an election.
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The "presidential coat tails" effect describes how the popularity of a presidential candidate can influence the outcomes of other races on the ballot, particularly for candidates from the same party.
The "presidential coat tails" effect describes how the popularity of a presidential candidate can influence the outcomes of other races on the ballot, particularly for candidates from the same party.
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Franking Privilege allows members of Congress to send mail for free.
Franking Privilege allows members of Congress to send mail for free.
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What are the advantages of incumbency for a candidate running for office?
What are the advantages of incumbency for a candidate running for office?
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What are the main factors that contribute to a high-quality challenger in an election?
What are the main factors that contribute to a high-quality challenger in an election?
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Random sampling in polling data is often associated with minimal error in the results.
Random sampling in polling data is often associated with minimal error in the results.
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Horse race coverage in political reporting refers to the media's focus on the competition and dynamics between candidates rather than on policy issues.
Horse race coverage in political reporting refers to the media's focus on the competition and dynamics between candidates rather than on policy issues.
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A statistical dead heat in an election occurs when the margin of error between candidates is insignificant, suggesting a close and uncertain race.
A statistical dead heat in an election occurs when the margin of error between candidates is insignificant, suggesting a close and uncertain race.
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A straight party ticket means selecting all candidates from the same political party for all the offices in an election.
A straight party ticket means selecting all candidates from the same political party for all the offices in an election.
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The "presidential coat tails" effect describes how a popular president can influence the outcomes of other races on the ballot, particularly for candidates from the same party.
The "presidential coat tails" effect describes how a popular president can influence the outcomes of other races on the ballot, particularly for candidates from the same party.
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What is the primary function of a political action committee (PAC)?
What is the primary function of a political action committee (PAC)?
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A "Grand Old Party" is another term for the Republican Party.
A "Grand Old Party" is another term for the Republican Party.
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The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is considered the governing body of the Democratic Party.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is considered the governing body of the Democratic Party.
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The Republican National Committee (RNC) serves as the primary organization for managing the affairs of the Republican Party.
The Republican National Committee (RNC) serves as the primary organization for managing the affairs of the Republican Party.
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What are some common methods employed by political parties to support candidates?
What are some common methods employed by political parties to support candidates?
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What are the reasons why people still vote for third parties despite their limited chances of winning?
What are the reasons why people still vote for third parties despite their limited chances of winning?
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What are the two main types of contributions that individuals can make to support political candidates?
What are the two main types of contributions that individuals can make to support political candidates?
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The phrase "conventional support" in politics refers to supporting candidates through traditional methods like attending rallies and making monetary contributions.
The phrase "conventional support" in politics refers to supporting candidates through traditional methods like attending rallies and making monetary contributions.
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Unconventional practices in political campaigning are methods that deviate from the established norms and may even involve illegal acts.
Unconventional practices in political campaigning are methods that deviate from the established norms and may even involve illegal acts.
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The term "political efficacy" refers to the feeling of being alienated from the political process and having minimal impact on it.
The term "political efficacy" refers to the feeling of being alienated from the political process and having minimal impact on it.
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Political alienation refers to the belief that an individual's actions have no impact on the political process.
Political alienation refers to the belief that an individual's actions have no impact on the political process.
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What are some examples of unconventional tactics used by political activists to raise awareness and influence public opinion?
What are some examples of unconventional tactics used by political activists to raise awareness and influence public opinion?
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The term "franchise" refers to the right to vote.
The term "franchise" refers to the right to vote.
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Disenfranchisement refers to the practice of preventing individuals from exercising their right to vote.
Disenfranchisement refers to the practice of preventing individuals from exercising their right to vote.
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What are some of the eligibility requirements for voter registration?
What are some of the eligibility requirements for voter registration?
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The 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
The 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
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The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, granted women the right to vote.
The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, granted women the right to vote.
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The Voting Rights Act of 1965 addressed discriminatory practices that prevented African Americans from registering to vote.
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 addressed discriminatory practices that prevented African Americans from registering to vote.
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The 26th Amendment, ratified in 1971, lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.
The 26th Amendment, ratified in 1971, lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.
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Which of these were obstacles faced by African Americans in exercising their voting rights?
Which of these were obstacles faced by African Americans in exercising their voting rights?
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The "grandfather clause" was a legal provision that allowed only those whose grandfather had voted to register and vote.
The "grandfather clause" was a legal provision that allowed only those whose grandfather had voted to register and vote.
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Study Notes
Presidential Elections
- Four stages for running for president: Invisible Primary (Nov 2020 - Summer 2023), presidential primaries and caucuses, national political party conventions, and the general election.
- Invisible Primary: Forming a political action committee (PAC), raising funds, traveling to increase name recognition.
- Presidential Primaries and Caucuses: Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Nevada hold early primaries and caucuses to determine party nominees.
- National Political Party Conventions: Democratic and Republican National Conventions (DNC and RNC) nominate presidential and vice-presidential candidates, and finalize party platforms.
- General Election: Nominees from the respective parties compete against each other to win the popular vote and the Electoral College.
Primary Election Types
- Closed Primary: Only registered party members can vote for a nominee.
- Open Primary: Voters can choose which party's primary to vote in, even if they are not registered with that party.
Terms and Definitions
- Primary Election: An election held within a political party to choose a candidate to represent the party in a general election.
- Closed Primary: A primary election in which only registered members of a particular political party can vote
- Open Primary: A primary election in which any voter can participate, regardless of party affiliation.
- General Election: An election where candidates from different political parties compete, and the winner is the candidate who earns more votes.
- Electoral College: A group of electors who formally cast votes for president and vice president. A candidate must win 270 Electoral votes to win the presidency.
- Incumbent: The current officeholder (e.g. President) running for re-election.
- Challenger: The candidate running against the incumbent
- Superdelegates: In the Democratic party, they are selected party leaders who can support any candidate in the primary election
- Swing State (Battleground State): A state where the outcome of a presidential election is uncertain and could go to either the Republican or Democratic Party.
Presidential Elections: Additional Details
- Coattails effect: A candidate can influence related candidates to win (e.g. Senate)
- Incumbency Advantage: Incumbents often have advantages, such as name recognition, financial support from the party, and established political connections.
- Margin of Error: An amount (typically plus or minus a few percentage points) that reflects the amount of error or variation from the poll results.
- Political Parties' Platform: The set of principles, beliefs, and positions that a particular political party advocates for. Each platform is made up of "planks" (each individual statement of principles).
- Political efficacy: The citizens' belief in the ability of their government and political system to effectively address issues. Political Alienation: The feeling that the citizen's actions cannot affect governmental outcomes.
- Electoral Votes: The number of Electoral College members allocated to a given state is determined by their number of representatives in Congress.
- Popular Vote: The total number of votes cast by the electorate, in a given election (e.g., for President)
- Faithless Elector: An elector who votes for someone other than the candidate who received the popular vote in their state.
What Parties Do
- Party Organizations: Elect people to government positions, develop party platforms
- Party in the electorate: Individuals who identify with a political party.
- Party in Government: People in government offices who belong to a political party.
- Recruit Candidates and raise campaign funds
- Structure Alternative Government Programs
- Help Coordinations of Government Officials
- Structure Voter Choice
Obstacles to Voting
- Voter restrictions: literacy tests, poll taxes, residency requirements, violence at the polls, felony convictions/prison, intimidation, insufficient public resources, and photo identification laws.
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This quiz covers the essential stages of running for president, including the Invisible Primary, primaries and caucuses, national conventions, and the general election. Explore the different types of primary elections and understand how they shape the political landscape. Test your knowledge on the processes that lead to the nomination of presidential candidates.
