Unit 5 AP Gov

Lobbying

attempting to change government/policies by influencing members of the government

Litigation

filing lawsuits as a means to change government or policies (using the courts)

24th Amendment

outlawed the use of poll taxes

26th Amendment

expanded the right to vote to 18 year olds (dropped from 21)

Referendum

voting directly on a bill or issue

Recall

voting to remove an elected official from office

Political Action Committees

work to raise money to support a campaign and candidate. contributions aren’t limited

What age group has the highest voter turnout?

60+

Super PACs

can raise and spend unlimited sums of money to "independent expenditures" to advocate for or against a candidate

What weakens a political party

Candidate centered campaign