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Civics Ms. Montz

Unit 7 Study Guide


Types of Propaganda:
Explain what is included in each type of propaganda, and how it can be used in an
election

Endorsement

Testimonial

Stacking the Deck

Plain Folks

Negative/Attack Ads

Glittering Generalities

Guilt by Association

Coat-Tailing

Electoral College:
What does the Electoral College do?
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How is the number of electoral votes for each state determined?
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Why would a candidate focus on campaigning in just populous states?


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Which two types of votes are shown on electoral maps? What do they mean?
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What happened in the Bush Gore election in 2000?
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Political Parties:
How many major political parties does the U.S. have?
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What are the 5 Roles of political parties?
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What are the main platform ideas of Republicans?
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What are the main platform ideas of Democrats?
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What often happens to popular third parties?


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Why would a Presidential candidate from Massachusetts choose a Vice President
from Texas?
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Interest Groups:
What is an interest group?
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How do interest groups impact the government?
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What is lobbying?
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Campaign Finance:
Since campaigning costs so much money, what often happens when someone is
elected?
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Why is the last week before an election the most important?
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How can raising a lot of money help a campaign?
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What is public financing of campaigns?


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Election Process:
What are the steps in the election process?
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What is decided at a political convention?
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Why is it important to vote?
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Mass Media:
What role does the media play in the government?
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What was yellow journalism?
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