Unit 5: Voting, Interest Groups, Political Parties, and Elections Review

These flashcards cover vocabulary related to voting, interest groups, political parties, and elections based on lecture notes.

Fifteenth Amendment

Prohibits the federal and state governments from denying a citizen the right to vote based on 'race, color, or previous condition of servitude'.

Nineteenth Amendment

Grants women the right to vote, prohibiting any United States citizen from being denied the right to vote on the basis of sex.

Voting Rights Act

A landmark piece of federal legislation in the United States that prohibits racial discrimination in voting.

Electoral College

A body of electors established by the United States Constitution, which formally elects the president and vice president.

Voter Turnout

The percentage of eligible voters who cast a ballot in an election.

National Motor Law

Commonly known as the 'Motor Voter Act', it allows individuals to register to vote when applying for or renewing a driver's license.

Electioneering

The process of getting a candidate elected, including mobilizing voters, contributing to campaigns, and lobbying.

Grassroots Lobbying

A form of lobbying that aims to influence policymakers through direct engagement with the electorate, such as campaigns and demonstrations.

Iron Triangle

A three-way relationship between Congress, bureaucracy, and interest groups that influences public policy.

Super Tuesday

A day in the United States when a number of states hold primary elections and caucuses.

Hard Money

Political donations that are regulated by law through the Federal Election Commission.

SuperPACs

Political Action Committees that can raise unlimited funds from corporations, unions, and individuals for independent political expenditures.