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SOL 5: The Political Process

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What plays a key role in government and provides opportunities for citizens to participate in the political process?Political Parties
What’s one function of the political party that they really like to do?Win elections
One role of political parties in the political process is recruiting and nominating who?Candidates
What type of system characterizes the American political process?2 party system
Which party rarely wins elections, but plays an important role in public politics?3rd parties
How do political parties differ? In other words, where can a person go to find differences in the parties?party platform
Who evaluates information presented in political campaigns to make reasoned choices among candidates?voters
In order to pay campaign costs, candidates are required to conduct what type of activities?fund raising
Rising campaign costs give an advantage to whom?wealthy individuals
Rising campaign costs encourage the development of what part of an interest group?PAC's
What is a basic responsibility of citizenship related to politics?voting
What is required before a citizen may vote?registration
What is related to how important election issues are to citizens?# of people who vote
How many days before the election is registration closed?22
What process is used to select the President and Vice President of the United States?Electoral College
In the electoral college process, the slate of electors for each state is chosen by what?popular vote
What type of system in the electoral college process leads to the targeting of large states for campaigning?winner-take-all
What is the number of electors for each state based on?Congressional representation
Give the 3 qualifications to register and vote in Virginia.US citizen, VA resident, at least 18 yrs old
Give 3 factors predicting which citizens will vote.Age, Education, Income


Civics Instructor
Wallace Middle School
VA

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