Elections and Campaigns - Flashcard 2

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Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?

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26th Amendment

Front

The right to vote is called...

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Suffrage

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This amendment said you could not deny individuals the right to vote on the basis of race.

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15th Amendment

Front

You can win the popular vote for President but still lose the election.

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True

Front

The purpose of campaigns is to try and get their candidate_______________

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elected

Front

This party favors little government interference in the economy

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Republicans

Front

This party favors lower taxes

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Republicans

Front

This party favors more business regulation

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Democrats

Front

This party favors maximum freedom and minimum government

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Libertarians

Front

The following are requirements for which political office?

• At least 35 years old
• Natural born citizen
• Lived in US for 14 years

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President