Politics Test #2

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Peace

Peace

Dove

Olive Branch

Peace, Forgiveness

Vulture

Preying on others, death

Buzzard

Preying on others, death

Skull/Bones

Death

Elephant

Republican party

Donkey

Democratic Party

Uncle Sam

U.S. Government, American people

Capitol building dome

Congress

Scales, a balance

Supreme court, justice, fairness

Laurel Wreath

Victory

Liberty Bell

Freedom

GOP

Republican Party

Enforcements from celebrities

Testimonial

Attack adds. A negative impression of one’s opponent.

Mudslinging

Use of popular symbols to create a positive or negative image

Transfer

Use of statistics in a one sided manner

Card Stacking

To appeal to the average voter as “one of the people”

Plain Folks

Ads that introduce a candidate. First types of ad used in campaign. Sounds good and vague.

Glittering Generalities

Attempt to convey a sense of momentum. “Everyone’s doing it so you should too.”

Bandwagon

Showing positive images of one candidate while also showing negative images of the opposing candidate.

Contrast Ad

How many electoral votes are needed to win Presidency

270

How many electoral votes are there in total.

538

LIST THESE STEPS IN ORDER

A: The Electoral College members pass their vote (depending on popular vote) (winner takes all)

B: President gets inaugurated

C: Each state appoints electors 

D: The electoral votes are counted & vice president certifies new president 

E: People vote for who to be president (popular vote)

CEADB

When does the president get inaugurated

Jan 20

When are the electoral votes counted and by who.

Jan 6, Vice president

What happens if no Candidate reaches 270 electoral votes?

Congress decides

What is the lowest amount of electoral vote a state has.

3

What is the highest amount of electoral votes a state has. Who has this.

54, California