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40 Cards in this Set
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Citizen |
A person with certain rights and duties under government |
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Direct Primary |
Election in which members of a party choose candidates to run for office in name of party |
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General Election |
Elections in which voters make final decisions about the candidates and issues |
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Naturalization |
Process by which aliens become citizens |
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Patronage |
Party leaders preform favors for loyal supporters |
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Closed Primary |
Primary in which a voter must be registered as a party member and may only vote in that party’s primary |
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Incumbent |
Someone who already holds the office for which they are running for. Ran for the same position before |
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Alien |
Non-citizens of a country |
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Caucus |
Meeting of party leaders to discuss issues or choose candidates |
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Open Primary |
Voters do not need to declare a party before voting, but may only vote in one party’s primary |
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Electoral College |
People who promise to cast votes for the candidates selected by majority vote |
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Political Ideology |
A certain set of ethical ideas, principles, etc, that a large group believes in |
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What are 2 ways to become a U.S. citizen by birth? |
1. Be born in U.S. territory 2. Have parents that are U.S. citizens |
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What are the steps in becoming a naturalized citizen? |
1. Declare your interest. File a claim. (Must live in US for 5 years and be over the age of 18) 2. Meet with an examiner if application is approved. If examiner approves then you must have a brief court appearance |
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How can someone lose their U.S. citizenship? |
By becoming a naturalized citizen of another country |
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What is the difference between a legal and illegal alien? |
Legal aliens are documented by the government. Illegal aliens are here without the govs permission |
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What are some example of legal aliens? |
Tourists, students studying abroad, people with green cards, etc |
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What are some ways illegal aliens might come to the U.S? |
Enters as a temporary citizen and never leaves, sneaks across the border / sneak into the country, etc |
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Whats an example of a right? |
Voting, free speech, practicing own religion, having a fair trail, etc |
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Whats an example of a duty? |
Obey the laws, defend the nation, serve jury duty, pay taxes, attending school, etc |
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Whats an example of a responsibility? |
Working towards a common goal, holding a gov. office job, influencing gov, etc |
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What are 4 ways political parties help government? |
1. Selecting Candidates 2. Provides Leadership 3. Sets Goals 4. Acts as watchdogs to keep parties in check |
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What are 3 ways political parties help citizens? |
1. Gives citizens a voice in gov. 2. Influences citizens 3. Gets citizens involved |
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Are political parties mentioned in the constitution? |
No |
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How do 3rd parties influence our political system? |
Can take votes from the main parties |
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How many amor political parties does the U.S. have? |
2, Democrats and Republicans Democrats; gov should take responsibility for more things Republicans; believe in taking power away from the government |
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What are 4 ways candidates are nominated? |
1. Self-Nomination 2. Write-In Candidates 3. Some file a nomination petition 4. Some choose at conventions by delegates |
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What role does the national convention play in the presidential nominating process? |
They select nominees to run or president |
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What is voter registration? |
When you sign up to vote |
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What is voter registrations purpose? |
Began in the 1800's to stop voting fraud |
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When do Primaries take place? |
Generally in spring |
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When do Federal Elections take place? |
The Tuesday after the first Monday in November |
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Where does voting take place? |
Polling Places |
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When would somebody cast a absentee ballot? |
If they couldn't make time to vote |
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How do candidates try to influence voters? |
Posters, bumper stickers, personal appearances, leaflets, direct mail, the internet, media, etc |
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What is the goal of campaign propaganda? |
to influence the way YOU think |
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How d campaigns use public opinion and media to get their candidate elected? |
Candidates usually have press secretary's to make sure that they look like the golden child in the media's spotlight |
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What role does being an incumbent play in getting elected? |
Incumbents have one of the best chances at winning |
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How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win presidency? |
270 out of 538 |
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How many electoral votes does the state of Missouri have? |
10 |