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a state that is likely to be so closely fought that the campaigns devote exceptional effort to winning the popular and electoral vote
battleground state
the practice of moving presidential primary elections to the early part of the campaign to maximize the impact of these primaries on the nomination
front loading
the presidential candidate who appears to be ahead at a given time in the primary season
front runner
advertising paid for by interest groups that support or oppose a candidate or a candidate's position on an issue without mentioning voting or elections
issue advocacy advertising
campaign contributions unregulated by federal or state law, usually given to parties and party committees to help fund general party activities
soft money
a committee set up by and representing a corporation, labor union, or special-interest group. it raises and gives campaign donations.
political action committee (PAC)
this phrase describes the multiple efforts expended by campaigns to get voters out to the polls on election day
get out the vote
the individual who interacts directly with the journalists covering the campaign
press secretary
a professional specialist who plans the communications strategy and advertising campaign for the candidate
communications director
the person or firm who conducts public opinion polls for the campaign
pollster
the campaign professional who directs fundraising, campaign spending, and compliance with campaign-finance laws and reporting requirements
finance chairperson
a paid professional hired to devise a campaign strategy and manage a campaign
political consultant
eligibility of representative
age
citizenship
residency
25 years or older
citizen for 7 years or more
resident from state elected for
eligibility of senator
age
citizenship
residency
30 years or older
citizen for 9 years or more
resident from state elected for
eligibility for vice president
age
citizenship
residency
35 years or older
natural born citizen
resident of same state as president
eligibility for president
age
citizenship
residency
35 years or older
natural born citizen
resident for 14 years
tax exempt organizations which rely on soft money contributions, create ads to impact election outcomes
527s
there were _____ PACs in 1976, now there are more than _____
1000; 4500
a party leader or elected official who is given the right to vote at the party's national convention
superdelegate
voter can vote for candidates of more than one primary
blanket primary
only for democrats, also have primaries
caucuses
voters have to disclose their party at the time of registration
closed primary
voters do not have to disclose party affiliations at time of registration
open primary
PACs are more likely to contribute to
incumbents
McCain-Feingold reforms increased PAC contribution from _____ to ______
from $5000 to $25000
McCain-Feingold reforms increased individual contribution limit from _____ to ______
from $1000 to $2000
influence of a popular candidate on the electoral success of other candidates on the same party ticket
coattail effect
requirements for registering to vote
age (18 and above)
citizenship
residency
it is possible for a candidate to win without the...
popular vote
# of electoral college in texas
34
# in electoral college
538
people who are more likely to vote:
above 35, white, high education and income
is responsible for holding elections
secretary of state
the power to hold elections is the power of the
state
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