| A | B |
|---|
| What kind of primary does Virginia have? | open |
| Explain nonpartisan. | Candidates are not identified by party labels |
| Explain the "3 Ms" in campaigns. | Money, media, momentum |
| Where is the first caucus? | Iowa |
| Where is the first primary? | New Hampshire |
| Money that is regulated by the FEC is called ________ | hard money |
| Explain what soft money is and why it is a loophole. | (1) loophole; (2) get money to a candidate by using a political party |
| Name the THREE BIG PROVISIONS of the FECA. | (1) Created the FEC in 1979. (2) limits how much we can donate. (3) publicly disclosed how much they spend |
| What type of ballot does Virginia have? | office ballot |
| What is the name of the ballot that allows for easy straight-ticket voting? | party-column ballot |
| _________ shows party weakness | split-ticketing |
| Because of ________, candidates can benefit from the popularity of another candidate on the ballot from their party. | coattail effect |
| What is the overall purpose of having election laws in the American political process? | to keep the integrity of the Democratic Process |
| What are a pro and a con for voice voting? | Pro - speak your choice, create momentum; con - no secrets |
| What are a pro and a con for online (email) voting? | Pro - don't spend money; Con - fraud |
