Unit 5 Test Review

Front

Why do critics of the elector college complain about the system?

Back

the electors base their presidential vote state's popular vote so it is winner take all system

Front

Is it possible to win the presidential election even though one lost the national popular vote?

Back

Yes, as they can collect enough electoral votes to win.

Front

How are the number of electoral votes decided? Options: Senators + Representatives in the House, Senators + Representatives in the House + governors, governors + senators, Representatives + governors + mayors

Back

Senators + Representatives in the House

Front

The job of the electors is to

Back

choose the president

Front

What was the result of Bush v Gore?

Back

Supreme Court stopped the recount and declared Bush the winner.

Front

How does the Electoral College effect third party candidates?

Back

It is difficult for a third party candidate to win enough electoral votes.

Front

With polarization, what has happened between the two main political parties?

Back

The difference has greatly increased between the two.

Front

A main belief in the Republican Platform is

Back

individual rights.

Front

What is the main purpose of the party platform?

Back

to describe the views of the party on nation's major issues.

Front

How do political parties influence voters?

Back

They are biased towards their own agenda.