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Citizen

A person with certain rights and duties under government

Direct Primary

Election in which members of a party choose candidates to run for office in name of party

General Election

Elections in which voters make final decisions about the candidates and issues

Naturalization

Process by which aliens become citizens

Patronage

Party leaders preform favors for loyal supporters

Closed Primary

Primary in which a voter must be registered as a party member and may only vote in that party’s primary

Incumbent

Someone who already holds the office for which they are running for. Ran for the same position before

Alien

Non-citizens of a country

Caucus

Meeting of party leaders to discuss issues or choose candidates

Open Primary

Voters do not need to declare a party before voting, but may only vote in one party’s primary

Electoral College

People who promise to cast votes for the candidates selected by majority vote

Political Ideology

A certain set of ethical ideas, principles, etc, that a large group believes in

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

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

How can someone lose their U.S. citizenship?

By becoming a naturalized citizen of another country

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

What are some example of legal aliens?

Tourists, students studying abroad, people with green cards, etc

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

Whats an example of a right?

Voting, free speech, practicing own religion, having a fair trail, etc

Whats an example of a duty?

Obey the laws, defend the nation, serve jury duty, pay taxes, attending school, etc

Whats an example of a responsibility?

Working towards a common goal, holding a gov. office job, influencing gov, etc

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

What are 3 ways political parties help citizens?

1. Gives citizens a voice in gov.


2. Influences citizens


3. Gets citizens involved

Are political parties mentioned in the constitution?

No

How do 3rd parties influence our political system?

Can take votes from the main parties

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

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

What role does the national convention play in the presidential nominating process?

They select nominees to run or president

What is voter registration?

When you sign up to vote

What is voter registrations purpose?

Began in the 1800's to stop voting fraud

When do Primaries take place?

Generally in spring

When do Federal Elections take place?

The Tuesday after the first Monday in November

Where does voting take place?

Polling Places

When would somebody cast a absentee ballot?

If they couldn't make time to vote

How do candidates try to influence voters?

Posters, bumper stickers, personal appearances, leaflets, direct mail, the internet, media, etc

What is the goal of campaign propaganda?

to influence the way YOU think

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

What role does being an incumbent play in getting elected?

Incumbents have one of the best chances at winning

How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win presidency?

270 out of 538

How many electoral votes does the state of Missouri have?

10