| A | B |
| propaganda | a message meant to influence voters |
| bias | one-sided; favoring one point of view |
| Constitutional Voting Requirements | at least 18 & a U.S. citizen |
| VA voting requirements | registered & a resident of VA |
| platform | statement of party's stand on issues |
| Republican | conservative, elephant |
| Democrat | liberal, donkey |
| media | newspaper, tv, radio |
| How do we elect the President | the Electoral College |
| Who choses the President if there is no majority winner? | The House of Representatives |
| electors | people who cast the official vote |
| # of electoral votes needed to win | 270 |
| Most important function of political parties | to win elections |
| PACs | political action committees |