Political parties serve as linkage institutions by allowing citizens to influence government through their ideas. Thomas Jefferson preferred more state power and trusted citizens over leaders, while Alexander Hamilton preferred national power and distrusted citizens. The Democratic Party traces its roots to Jefferson and populism, while the Republican Party was founded to end slavery. Third parties seek to influence major parties rather than win elections, and include ideological, single-issue, economic protest, and splinter parties. The U.S. two-party system has pros and cons compared to one-party and multi-party systems.
Organization of American Political PartiesMatthew Caggia
Demonstrating a wide range of concepts, this slideshow describes the structure of political parties from the national organization down to the grassroots, as well as explaining the primary process
This document discusses political parties in Indiana. It outlines the primary and convention processes for selecting candidates at the state and federal levels. It also describes the structure of political parties from the national level down to the local precinct level. Additionally, it examines the strengths and weaknesses of the two major parties, as well as third party challenges. Finally, it notes opportunities and challenges facing both Republicans and Democrats given current political conditions.
Political parties serve several important functions in American politics. They nominate candidates, campaign and define issues to inform and activate supporters, act as a bonding agent by guaranteeing candidates are worthy of office, govern according to partisanship when in power, and act as a watchdog over the party in power by criticizing any blunders to use in the next election. The two major parties in the US are the Republican and Democratic parties, which focus on winning elections.
The document discusses the nomination and campaign processes in the United States. It explains that political parties officially endorse candidates through nominations. It also outlines the primary and caucus systems used to select delegates to the national conventions. Additionally, it describes how campaigns are organized and funded, noting the role of money, political action committees, and the influence of ongoing campaign finance reforms and related Supreme Court cases.
This document discusses different types of political party systems including one-party, two-party, and multi-party systems. It provides details on the roles and functions of political parties in the United States including recruiting candidates, educating voters, organizing government, and challenges from third parties and independents. The two-party system in the US is described as stable but also prone to gridlock.
Political parties in the United States are decentralized organizations that operate at the local, state, and national levels. They nominate candidates and attempt to influence policymaking. While the two major parties, Democrats and Republicans, dominate national politics, minor parties can still impact policy debates. However, several features of the U.S. electoral system tend to reinforce the two-party system over time.
Political parties perform several key functions in American democracy including nominating candidates, organizing campaigns, informing voters on issues, and conducting governmental business if in power. The US has historically had a two-party system dominated by the Democratic and Republican parties, though third parties have influenced issues over time. Party identification among voters and party eras defined by the dominant party have shifted throughout US history.
Political parties serve as linkage institutions by allowing citizens to influence government through their ideas. Thomas Jefferson preferred more state power and trusted citizens over leaders, while Alexander Hamilton preferred national power and distrusted citizens. The Democratic Party traces its roots to Jefferson and populism, while the Republican Party was founded to end slavery. Third parties seek to influence major parties rather than win elections, and include ideological, single-issue, economic protest, and splinter parties. The U.S. two-party system has pros and cons compared to one-party and multi-party systems.
Organization of American Political PartiesMatthew Caggia
Demonstrating a wide range of concepts, this slideshow describes the structure of political parties from the national organization down to the grassroots, as well as explaining the primary process
This document discusses political parties in Indiana. It outlines the primary and convention processes for selecting candidates at the state and federal levels. It also describes the structure of political parties from the national level down to the local precinct level. Additionally, it examines the strengths and weaknesses of the two major parties, as well as third party challenges. Finally, it notes opportunities and challenges facing both Republicans and Democrats given current political conditions.
Political parties serve several important functions in American politics. They nominate candidates, campaign and define issues to inform and activate supporters, act as a bonding agent by guaranteeing candidates are worthy of office, govern according to partisanship when in power, and act as a watchdog over the party in power by criticizing any blunders to use in the next election. The two major parties in the US are the Republican and Democratic parties, which focus on winning elections.
The document discusses the nomination and campaign processes in the United States. It explains that political parties officially endorse candidates through nominations. It also outlines the primary and caucus systems used to select delegates to the national conventions. Additionally, it describes how campaigns are organized and funded, noting the role of money, political action committees, and the influence of ongoing campaign finance reforms and related Supreme Court cases.
This document discusses different types of political party systems including one-party, two-party, and multi-party systems. It provides details on the roles and functions of political parties in the United States including recruiting candidates, educating voters, organizing government, and challenges from third parties and independents. The two-party system in the US is described as stable but also prone to gridlock.
Political parties in the United States are decentralized organizations that operate at the local, state, and national levels. They nominate candidates and attempt to influence policymaking. While the two major parties, Democrats and Republicans, dominate national politics, minor parties can still impact policy debates. However, several features of the U.S. electoral system tend to reinforce the two-party system over time.
Political parties perform several key functions in American democracy including nominating candidates, organizing campaigns, informing voters on issues, and conducting governmental business if in power. The US has historically had a two-party system dominated by the Democratic and Republican parties, though third parties have influenced issues over time. Party identification among voters and party eras defined by the dominant party have shifted throughout US history.
The document discusses the changing role and future of political parties in the United States. It suggests that parties may become less important as candidates can now directly access voters through television and the internet. However, others argue that Barack Obama's election showed the continued importance of the Democratic Party. The future of political parties is uncertain as their role in the electoral process has declined but they still perform important functions in candidate selection and policymaking.
Political parties are groups that seek to elect candidates to public office by providing them a party label. While the US was founded without parties, a two-party system evolved from competing factions. Major parties today are the Democrats and Republicans. Parties help nominate candidates, raise funds, register voters, simplify choices for voters, and provide a loyal opposition after elections. Third parties face challenges due to the winner-take-all electoral system.
Political parties are groups that organize around similar ideologies and seek to control the government by winning elections. The United States has historically had a two-party system dominated by the Democratic and Republican parties. While minor third parties exist, they struggle to gain widespread support due to the winner-take-all electoral system and American consensus around the major parties.
Political parties have existed since the early years of the US government and perform vital functions for democracy, though they have also been complicated and subject to internal conflicts. Parties organize electoral competition, help translate public preferences into policies, and provide stability and accountability in government. The US has a two-party system with the Republican and Democratic parties dominating, which discourages the success of minor parties. Political parties are essential to democracy but have also been subject to criticism and reforms over the years.
This document discusses the history and process of voting and elections in the United States. It covers the expansion of voting rights over time to include more groups, current voter qualifications, reasons why some people don't vote, and how elections work from nominations to casting ballots. It also examines the role of money in political campaigns and elections.
This document discusses the process of nominating and electing political candidates in the United States. It explains that candidates can be nominated through caucuses, conventions, or primary elections. It also outlines some campaign strategies like endorsements, advertising, and canvassing. The document then discusses how campaigns are financed through private donations, PACs, and public funding. It provides an overview of the general election process and types of ballots used in elections.
This document provides an overview of the electoral process in the United States, including the roles of political parties, elections, and voting. It discusses the two-party system and differences between conservative and liberal ideologies. The primary election process is explained where voters select delegates who then nominate candidates at conventions. Campaign fundraising, voter registration, and the general election process culminating in the electoral college are also summarized.
The document discusses the two-party system in the United States between the Democratic and Republican parties. It provides a brief history of political parties starting from Washington's warning against them up until the emergence of the two-party system with the Democrats and Republicans. The document also discusses different types of party systems like multi-party and one-party systems seen in other countries. It outlines the roles and functions of political parties in the US.
The internal organization of political parties in the United States is best characterized as decentralized and fragmented. National party organizations have limited control over state parties, which have significant discretion in choosing nominees for state and local offices. Some key aspects of party organization include closed and open primaries at the state level, national conventions for nominating presidential candidates, and national chairpersons guiding activities between conventions.
Slide show prepared for a series of lectures on Political Parties for PS 101 American Government at the University of Kentucky, Fall 2007. Dr. Christopher S. Rice, Lecturer.
Political parties have existed in the US since its founding and formed around common beliefs about how government should function. Over time, a two-party system emerged with the Republicans and Democrats as the dominant parties. It is now extremely difficult for third party candidates to gain traction due to this two-party system. The Republican party generally believes in small government and less regulation of business, while the Democratic party believes government should take a more active role in addressing societal problems.
The document discusses the two-party system in the United States. It provides reasons for the dominance of the two-party system, including historical precedent and the electoral system. It also briefly discusses multiparty and one-party systems. Additionally, it covers factors that influence party membership and outlines the history of political parties in the US in four major eras from 1800 to today. Finally, it defines types of minor parties and their importance in influencing and drawing attention to issues.
Political parties are complex organizations that serve several functions in the US political system. They organize elections, help candidates get elected, and work to advance their policy platforms. Parties have different components, including the party in government made up of elected officials, the party in the electorate of citizens who identify with the party, and formal party organizations. While parties have dominated US politics for over 200 years, minor third parties face challenges to disrupting the two-party system due to electoral and legal barriers.
The document discusses political party systems, including one party systems, multi-party systems, and the two party system in the United States. It notes that the US two party system of Democrats and Republicans may not effectively meet the needs of the diverse population. Third parties face obstacles in the US system, which favors the two major parties.
This document summarizes the key aspects of political parties in the United States. It discusses the role and functions of major parties like the Republicans and Democrats as well as minor parties. It also explains the origins of the two-party system and how political parties are organized at the national, state, and local levels. Factors that have contributed to the decline of political parties in recent decades are also outlined.
Political parties are ongoing coalitions that work to elect candidates under a common label. They allow diverse groups and interests to unite behind a single alternative. The US generally has a two-party system due to its electoral rules and restrictions on minor parties, as well as public attitudes. The Republican party coalition consists primarily of white, middle-class Protestants, while the Democratic coalition includes groups like minorities, unions, and urban residents.
American political parties have evolved over time from informal affiliations to established organizations. The US system is largely a two-party structure, with the Democratic and Republican parties dominating. Democrats tend to favor an active government role in citizens' lives and progressive change. Republicans prefer a smaller government focused on individual liberties and tradition. While third parties exist, the winner-take-all electoral system favors the two major parties. Political ideologies and party affiliations develop based on social and personal factors.
This document outlines the key aspects of the electoral process in the United States. It discusses the two-party system and compares it to multi-party systems. The major political parties, Republicans and Democrats, are described as generally conservative or liberal. The roles of third parties and political financing are also covered. The document then explains the primary and general election process, including nominating candidates and the electoral college system for electing the President.
This document provides background information on campaigns and elections in the United States. It discusses how campaigns have become a major part of the democratic process, overshadowing governance. It also outlines the process of running for office, including the need to constantly fundraise. Political parties, such as the Republicans and Democrats, help provide candidates structure and funding but also require candidates to support the party platform. Third parties exist but rarely succeed due to the two-party system.
This document discusses different types of political parties:
1) Cadre or elite parties which have small membership and rely on personal networks for funding and sustaining traditional leaders. Examples include early 19th century British and Canadian Conservative parties.
2) Mass parties which represent a large, homogeneous social group and actively recruit members. Examples include the 19th century German Social Democratic Party.
3) Catch-all parties which accept heterogeneous members and seek support wherever they can find it in order to govern rather than represent a particular group. Examples include broadened Christian Democratic parties.
The document also outlines different party systems including one-party, dominant-party, two-party, two-and-a-half party,
This document discusses campaign financing in the United States. It provides an overview of campaign techniques like canvassing and endorsements. It also explains the different sources of campaign funds, including public funding, soft money, and hard money. The document then outlines key campaign finance reform laws and Supreme Court cases that have shaped campaign financing over time. This includes the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, Buckley v. Valeo, the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002, McConnell v. FEC, and Citizens United v. FEC.
The document discusses the roles of mass media in politics, including providing free publicity to candidates, influencing public opinion on issues, and acting as a watchdog on politicians. It also covers how the First Amendment protects freedom of the press and the precedent set by New York Times v. Sullivan that requires proof of malice for libel claims against media. Finally, it defines different types of interest groups and how they try to influence government through elections, litigation, and lobbying. Critics are concerned about outsized influence from well-funded interest groups.
The document discusses the changing role and future of political parties in the United States. It suggests that parties may become less important as candidates can now directly access voters through television and the internet. However, others argue that Barack Obama's election showed the continued importance of the Democratic Party. The future of political parties is uncertain as their role in the electoral process has declined but they still perform important functions in candidate selection and policymaking.
Political parties are groups that seek to elect candidates to public office by providing them a party label. While the US was founded without parties, a two-party system evolved from competing factions. Major parties today are the Democrats and Republicans. Parties help nominate candidates, raise funds, register voters, simplify choices for voters, and provide a loyal opposition after elections. Third parties face challenges due to the winner-take-all electoral system.
Political parties are groups that organize around similar ideologies and seek to control the government by winning elections. The United States has historically had a two-party system dominated by the Democratic and Republican parties. While minor third parties exist, they struggle to gain widespread support due to the winner-take-all electoral system and American consensus around the major parties.
Political parties have existed since the early years of the US government and perform vital functions for democracy, though they have also been complicated and subject to internal conflicts. Parties organize electoral competition, help translate public preferences into policies, and provide stability and accountability in government. The US has a two-party system with the Republican and Democratic parties dominating, which discourages the success of minor parties. Political parties are essential to democracy but have also been subject to criticism and reforms over the years.
This document discusses the history and process of voting and elections in the United States. It covers the expansion of voting rights over time to include more groups, current voter qualifications, reasons why some people don't vote, and how elections work from nominations to casting ballots. It also examines the role of money in political campaigns and elections.
This document discusses the process of nominating and electing political candidates in the United States. It explains that candidates can be nominated through caucuses, conventions, or primary elections. It also outlines some campaign strategies like endorsements, advertising, and canvassing. The document then discusses how campaigns are financed through private donations, PACs, and public funding. It provides an overview of the general election process and types of ballots used in elections.
This document provides an overview of the electoral process in the United States, including the roles of political parties, elections, and voting. It discusses the two-party system and differences between conservative and liberal ideologies. The primary election process is explained where voters select delegates who then nominate candidates at conventions. Campaign fundraising, voter registration, and the general election process culminating in the electoral college are also summarized.
The document discusses the two-party system in the United States between the Democratic and Republican parties. It provides a brief history of political parties starting from Washington's warning against them up until the emergence of the two-party system with the Democrats and Republicans. The document also discusses different types of party systems like multi-party and one-party systems seen in other countries. It outlines the roles and functions of political parties in the US.
The internal organization of political parties in the United States is best characterized as decentralized and fragmented. National party organizations have limited control over state parties, which have significant discretion in choosing nominees for state and local offices. Some key aspects of party organization include closed and open primaries at the state level, national conventions for nominating presidential candidates, and national chairpersons guiding activities between conventions.
Slide show prepared for a series of lectures on Political Parties for PS 101 American Government at the University of Kentucky, Fall 2007. Dr. Christopher S. Rice, Lecturer.
Political parties have existed in the US since its founding and formed around common beliefs about how government should function. Over time, a two-party system emerged with the Republicans and Democrats as the dominant parties. It is now extremely difficult for third party candidates to gain traction due to this two-party system. The Republican party generally believes in small government and less regulation of business, while the Democratic party believes government should take a more active role in addressing societal problems.
The document discusses the two-party system in the United States. It provides reasons for the dominance of the two-party system, including historical precedent and the electoral system. It also briefly discusses multiparty and one-party systems. Additionally, it covers factors that influence party membership and outlines the history of political parties in the US in four major eras from 1800 to today. Finally, it defines types of minor parties and their importance in influencing and drawing attention to issues.
Political parties are complex organizations that serve several functions in the US political system. They organize elections, help candidates get elected, and work to advance their policy platforms. Parties have different components, including the party in government made up of elected officials, the party in the electorate of citizens who identify with the party, and formal party organizations. While parties have dominated US politics for over 200 years, minor third parties face challenges to disrupting the two-party system due to electoral and legal barriers.
The document discusses political party systems, including one party systems, multi-party systems, and the two party system in the United States. It notes that the US two party system of Democrats and Republicans may not effectively meet the needs of the diverse population. Third parties face obstacles in the US system, which favors the two major parties.
This document summarizes the key aspects of political parties in the United States. It discusses the role and functions of major parties like the Republicans and Democrats as well as minor parties. It also explains the origins of the two-party system and how political parties are organized at the national, state, and local levels. Factors that have contributed to the decline of political parties in recent decades are also outlined.
Political parties are ongoing coalitions that work to elect candidates under a common label. They allow diverse groups and interests to unite behind a single alternative. The US generally has a two-party system due to its electoral rules and restrictions on minor parties, as well as public attitudes. The Republican party coalition consists primarily of white, middle-class Protestants, while the Democratic coalition includes groups like minorities, unions, and urban residents.
American political parties have evolved over time from informal affiliations to established organizations. The US system is largely a two-party structure, with the Democratic and Republican parties dominating. Democrats tend to favor an active government role in citizens' lives and progressive change. Republicans prefer a smaller government focused on individual liberties and tradition. While third parties exist, the winner-take-all electoral system favors the two major parties. Political ideologies and party affiliations develop based on social and personal factors.
This document outlines the key aspects of the electoral process in the United States. It discusses the two-party system and compares it to multi-party systems. The major political parties, Republicans and Democrats, are described as generally conservative or liberal. The roles of third parties and political financing are also covered. The document then explains the primary and general election process, including nominating candidates and the electoral college system for electing the President.
This document provides background information on campaigns and elections in the United States. It discusses how campaigns have become a major part of the democratic process, overshadowing governance. It also outlines the process of running for office, including the need to constantly fundraise. Political parties, such as the Republicans and Democrats, help provide candidates structure and funding but also require candidates to support the party platform. Third parties exist but rarely succeed due to the two-party system.
This document discusses different types of political parties:
1) Cadre or elite parties which have small membership and rely on personal networks for funding and sustaining traditional leaders. Examples include early 19th century British and Canadian Conservative parties.
2) Mass parties which represent a large, homogeneous social group and actively recruit members. Examples include the 19th century German Social Democratic Party.
3) Catch-all parties which accept heterogeneous members and seek support wherever they can find it in order to govern rather than represent a particular group. Examples include broadened Christian Democratic parties.
The document also outlines different party systems including one-party, dominant-party, two-party, two-and-a-half party,
This document discusses campaign financing in the United States. It provides an overview of campaign techniques like canvassing and endorsements. It also explains the different sources of campaign funds, including public funding, soft money, and hard money. The document then outlines key campaign finance reform laws and Supreme Court cases that have shaped campaign financing over time. This includes the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, Buckley v. Valeo, the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002, McConnell v. FEC, and Citizens United v. FEC.
The document discusses the roles of mass media in politics, including providing free publicity to candidates, influencing public opinion on issues, and acting as a watchdog on politicians. It also covers how the First Amendment protects freedom of the press and the precedent set by New York Times v. Sullivan that requires proof of malice for libel claims against media. Finally, it defines different types of interest groups and how they try to influence government through elections, litigation, and lobbying. Critics are concerned about outsized influence from well-funded interest groups.
The political process cycle begins when people have interests or concerns about issues in their community. They form groups to pressure policymakers to address these issues on the governmental agenda. If successful, policymaking institutions like Congress and the President will adopt a policy to address the issue. Implementing the policy can have various impacts on citizens, such as through taxes or regulations. Based on these impacts, people may respond by raising new interests or concerns, restarting the political process cycle.
The NC court system is hierarchical, with the NC Supreme Court at the top hearing appeals from lower courts. Below it are the NC Court of Appeals, which hears appeals from agencies and lower courts, and the Superior Court, which handles felony cases, civil cases over $10,000, and appeals from District Court. District Court handles misdemeanors, civil cases under $10,000, traffic violations, and initial felony hearings. Key people in the courts include the Clerk of Superior Court who administers court records and finances, Magistrates who handle warrants and small claims, District Public Defenders who represent indigent defendants, and the Chief Justice who oversees judicial assignments.
To vote in North Carolina, citizens must register by completing an application if they are a US citizen, county resident for 30 days, at least 18 years old, and not currently incarcerated or residing in a mental institution. On Election Day, which is the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, voters go to their designated polling place located in a non-political area where no campaigning is allowed within several hundred feet. Voters then select their candidates in secret on a "bubble sheet" ballot. North Carolina also allows absentee ballots that must arrive by a deadline and no-excuses early voting at scheduled times before Election Day. After polls close, official election returns are counted and a mandatory recount may occur for close
For use with sections 8.3 & 8.4, this presentation reviews the information in Guided Readings for these section. It focuses on the Supreme Court, its work, and its decisions.
This document summarizes the structure of government in North Carolina from the federal level down to local municipalities. It outlines the legislative, executive, and judicial branches at each level of government and provides details on representatives, terms, responsibilities, and websites for further information.
The document outlines the roles and jurisdiction of various courts in the US judicial system. It discusses that courts use the law to settle civil disputes and decide criminal cases. It also describes that district courts have original jurisdiction and conduct trials, while courts of appeals have appellate jurisdiction and review cases from district courts. The Supreme Court has ultimate appellate jurisdiction and can choose to hear cases that have national importance.
This document introduces the economic concept of supply and the factors that determine supply. It discusses:
1) Producers seek to maximize profits and their production decisions are determined by supply.
2) Supply is the entire schedule or curve that shows the quantity producers are willing to supply at each price point. It has a positive slope and relationship between price and quantity.
3) The determinants of supply - or factors that can cause supply to increase or decrease at all price points - include: costs of inputs, technology, expectations, number of sellers, productivity, taxes/subsidies, and government policies.
This document introduces demand and the factors that determine demand. It discusses how consumers seek to maximize satisfaction within their budgets. The amount people are willing to buy at different prices is called demand. Demand is represented by a demand curve with a negative slope, showing an inverse relationship between price and quantity demanded. Factors that can cause the demand curve to shift, changing demand at all prices, are called determinants of demand. These determinants include income, prices of related goods, tastes, population, and expectations. The document defines and provides examples of how each determinant can impact demand.
This document discusses how economic choices about education, career, and income influence future options. It explains key economic concepts like scarcity, trade-offs, and opportunity costs. Students are asked to consider decisions they could make now that would impact their future and reasons why students may decide to stay in or drop out of high school. The document emphasizes that education level affects future income potential and choices in life.
The document outlines the duties and qualifications of key North Carolina executive branch officials including the governor, lieutenant governor, cabinet, and council of state. The governor appoints cabinet heads and proposes the state budget, while having authority over state agencies. The lieutenant governor succeeds the governor if necessary and leads the state senate. Both the cabinet and council of state oversee various state departments and programs.
This document provides information about budgeting and different types of financial accounts. It discusses the importance of creating a budget and distinguishing between fixed and variable costs. It also describes several common types of bank accounts like checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit (CDs), and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). The document discusses using credit cards responsibly and ways to build wealth through strategies like savings accounts, government bonds, home ownership, and stock market investing.
The document describes the various entities that assist the President in carrying out executive branch functions. It discusses the Executive Office of the President (EOP), which includes staff that help screen information and people for the President. It also outlines the roles of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), National Security Council (NSC), and Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) in advising the President. Additionally, it provides an overview of the 15 executive departments and their roles in advising the President on issues related to their areas of focus.
Congress: Organization and Powers (See description for updated versions)Matthew Caggia
Overview of the organization, powers, and work of Congress (updated 09/15)
See newest update https://www.slideshare.net/mcaggia/how-congress-is-organized-200149905
The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments were added after the Civil War to settle disputes around the rights of former slaves. The 13th abolished slavery. The 14th established equal protection under the law and prohibited states from denying rights. The 15th extended the right to vote to African American men.
The document provides an overview of the US presidential election process, which can be divided into 5 stages:
1) The "invisible primary" where potential candidates attempt to gain credibility and support before the official primary season.
2) The primaries and caucuses where each state selects delegates to support candidates at national conventions.
3) The national conventions where the major parties select their presidential nominee and vice presidential candidate.
4) The general election campaign where the nominees attempt to persuade voters.
5) Election Day in November and the Electoral College process to formally elect the president.
The document summarizes the process for nominating and electing the US president. It discusses the 5 main stages: 1) the invisible primary where potential candidates campaign; 2) primaries and caucuses where voters support candidates; 3) national conventions where the official nominations are made; 4) the general election campaign; and 5) election day and the electoral college vote. It provides details on the roles and timing of each stage in the lengthy process.
The document provides demographic information about members of Congress, including their age, gender, marital status, religion, ethnicity, political party, and some biographical details about prominent members. It notes that most members are between 50-69 years old, male, married, Christian, Caucasian, and Democratic or Republican. Leaders like Pelosi, Boehner, and Reid are up for re-election in 2010.
The electoral college system for electing the US president is a compromise between direct popular election and congressional selection. It has resulted in candidates winning the presidency despite losing the national popular vote. There are criticisms of this system, such as faithless electors not voting as pledged and the possibility that no candidate receives a majority, throwing the election to Congress. Proposals have been made to reform the system but amending the Constitution is difficult due to opposition from small states and groups concentrated in large electoral vote states.
The document discusses the 2020 US elections, highlighting some key accomplishments and takeaways for the Democratic Party. It notes that Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump, becoming only the fourth incumbent president to lose reelection in over 100 years. Biden built a diverse coalition including strong support from women, Black voters, young voters, and suburban voters. His victory was narrow, with under 50,000 combined vote margins in three states securing his Electoral College win. The Democratic Party also saw historic firsts with Kamala Harris becoming the first female Vice President and Black and South Asian American to hold that office, as well as Raphael Warnock becoming Georgia's first Black senator.
The Voting Rights Acts of 1965 had a tremendously positive effect on African Americans' participation in government by:
1. Abolishing discriminatory voter registration laws and practices in many states, such as literacy tests and poll taxes, that had previously prevented many African Americans from registering to vote.
2. Authorizing federal oversight of voter registration and elections in states and local governments with a history of discrimination. This federal oversight ensured that African Americans in the South could finally exercise their right to vote free from intimidation and unfair barriers.
3. Dramatically increasing the number of registered African American voters and the number who turned out to vote. Within 5 years of the Voting Rights Act, voter registration and turnout among African Americans
A2 G&P presidential elections and candidate requirementsOliver Pratten
The document discusses the process and requirements for US presidential elections. It explains that presidential elections occur every four years on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. There are four main stages: primaries and caucuses from January to June where parties choose candidates; national conventions in August/September where candidates are officially nominated; the general election campaign from September to November; and election day in November followed by the electoral college vote. Constitutional requirements to be president are being a natural born US citizen, at least 35 years old, and a 14 year residency. Other helpful requirements include political experience, major party endorsement, personal characteristics like being married, ability to raise money, effective organization, public speaking skills, and having relevant policies.
The Electoral System of the USA // The 2012 Presidential ElectionValentinSchraub
I have created this presentation for an English exam in my last year at the Immanuel Kant high school in Leinfelden, Germany. It is about the 2012 presidential election in the United States and its electoral system. I got 14 out of 15 credits for this presentation and after it I conducted a spontaneous survey among the 15 students on who they would vote for if they were Americans. 13 out of 15 voted for Barack Obama, the remaining two for Mitt Romney.
This document provides information about the 111th United States Congress including demographics of its members such as age, gender, religion, ethnicity, and party affiliation. It also lists the two Senators from Texas, John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchinson, and provides brief biographies of each. Additionally, it outlines the leaders of the Senate including President Joe Biden, President Pro Tempore Robert Byrd, Majority Leader Harry Reid, and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
This document provides information about the 111th United States Congress including demographics of its members such as age, gender, religion, ethnicity and party affiliation. It also provides details about two senators from Texas, John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchinson, and discusses the makeup of Texas' 6th congressional district. Additionally, it lists the current leaders of the US Senate such as President Joe Biden, President Pro Tempore Robert Byrd, Majority Leader Harry Reid and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
The document summarizes the elections process in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It outlines the three types of elections that must be planned each year - primaries, second primaries, and general elections. It provides details on voter eligibility, election dates, and voter registration requirements. The key information is that the Board of Elections must plan for and conduct local, state, and national elections in accordance with legal guidelines.
The document provides an overview of key concepts related to media, political parties, voting, and campaigns in the United States. It defines media, bias, and strategies for evaluating campaigns. It describes the functions of political parties and explains primaries, the two-party system, and the political spectrum. It also outlines the electoral college process, voter registration requirements, and campaign fundraising.
The document provides biographical information about Barack Obama and Joe Biden. It states that Obama selected Joe Biden as his vice presidential running mate in 2008. Obama and Biden were elected in November 2008 and inaugurated in January 2009. Obama was then re-elected in 2012 with Biden again as his vice president. The document also provides some background on Obama's political career prior to becoming president.
On Election Day of 2014, Republicans won a big victory. And it really was a “Wave” victory, bigger than 2010 in a lot of important ways despite the fact that you'd never know it listening to the mainstream media.
Just because it was more or less expected doesn't make it less of a major thrashing than 2010 was.
One of the reasons it was so big and so important is that the GOP didn't win the same way everywhere. In 2010 the pattern was pretty consistent across the country.
In 2014 Republicans again won big, but it's a little more complicated how. And that's important as we look toward 2016 and beyond.
Obama thinks the election wasn't about him. Some political scientists are already trying to make hand-waving arguments that Republicans didn't win groups that exit polls show they won.
So, what should Republicans take from the 2014 Election? Here are five important lessons:
1) Obama's policies were on the ballot, as he said. But to dismiss 2014 as only about Obama is both to diminish the massive size of the Republican victory and to miss the important lessons of the election. This was a complete rejection of Democrats and liberal policies.
2) The return of working class whites (aka, Reagan Democrats, Angry White Males, Tea Party Voters) to the polls proves that 2010 was not a fluke and teaches Republicans an important lesson for 2016:
The GOP must have a nominee, and candidates up and down the ballot, who can connect with this populist voting block.
3) Despite their vaunted turnout technology, Democrats didn't fully get the Obama coalition to the polls. This raises real questions about the replicability of African American turnout without Obama at the top of the ticket.
Where Democrats did get other parts of their coalition out, the messaging required likely cost them more votes elsewhere than it earned them in turnout (e.g., Udall in Colorado).
4) The GOP has messages and candidates who can win in a diverse array of states. The message of a David Perdue in Georgia, a Greg Abbott in Texas, and a Larry Hogan in Maryland shared some basic similarities. But they were also each somewhat unique to the candidate and situation.
5) Outside of African Americans (persuading whom is going to be the work of many campaigns) 2014 proved that Republicans can win Asians nationally and can come very close to splitting Hispanics in a race with the right message and campaign.
The myth of Republicans as the white party is just that: a myth. Toward that point, the GOP must continue a robust campaign toward all demographic groups.
The document provides an overview of the 2012 U.S. elections, including:
1) Republicans retained a majority in the House but lost 8 seats, while Democrats gained 7 seats. Ninety new members of Congress were elected, with 78 in the House and 12 in the Senate.
2) Democrats strengthened their Senate majority by two seats, gaining seats in Massachusetts, Indiana, Connecticut, and Virginia while losing one in Nebraska.
3) Republicans retained control of 30 governorships, the highest number in 12 years, with 11 states and 2 territories holding gubernatorial elections.
4) Over 1,300 state senate and 4,700 state house seats were up for election across numerous state legisl
Primaries narrow down candidates for the general election and allow political parties to select their strongest candidates. There are several types of primaries, including closed, open, and non-partisan primaries. Ohio holds an open primary. Primaries serve to qualify candidates and narrow the field before the general election. Super Tuesday refers to the day when many states hold their primary elections in February or March.
This document discusses the process for selecting presidential nominees in the United States in 2012. It describes the four stages: caucuses and primaries (Stage 1), nominating conventions (Stage 2), the general election (Stage 3), and the electoral college (Stage 4). In Stage 1, it explains that caucuses are closed meetings where party members select delegates for their presidential nominee, while primaries allow broader voter participation. It also notes that the Iowa caucus in January 2012 was particularly important for kicking off the primary season.
The document provides demographic information about the United States Congress including the age, religion, party affiliation, gender, marital status, and ethnicity of its members. It also lists details about several current Senate leaders such as their home states, years in office, and policy priorities. Additionally, it mentions two current events - Arizona's immigration bill and the oil spill off Louisiana's coast where Texas is suing.
The document provides demographic information about the United States Congress including the age, religion, party affiliation, gender, marital status, and ethnicity of its members. It also lists details about several current Senate leaders such as their home states, years in office, and policy priorities. Additionally, it mentions two current events - Arizona's immigration bill and the oil spill off Louisiana's coast where Texas is suing.
Reconstruction aimed to politically and economically rebuild the South after the Civil War. Lincoln's lenient Ten Percent Plan failed due to congressional opposition. Andrew Johnson also pursued a lenient presidential reconstruction, opposing civil rights for freedmen. Johnson vetoed the Freedman's Bureau Bill and Civil Rights Act of 1866. In response, Congress passed the Reconstruction Act of 1867, dividing the South into military districts overseen by the Union and protecting freedmen's civil rights. Southern resistance emerged through black codes, Jim Crow laws, and violent groups like the KKK. Reconstruction declined due to northern corruption, economic troubles, and the Compromise of 1877 which ended federal protection and allowed white "Redemption" in the South.
The document outlines several long-term causes that contributed to sectionalism and tensions between the North and South leading up to the Civil War. This included economic differences, with the North being more industrial and urban while the South relied on agriculture and slavery. Attempts at political compromises over the issue of slavery spreading to new territories, such as the Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850, failed to resolve the core disagreements and in some cases exacerbated tensions. Key events like the Dred Scott decision and the election of Abraham Lincoln, who opposed the expansion of slavery, increased Southern fears and led several states to secede from the Union after Lincoln's election, marking the start of the Civil War.
The document discusses the three aspects of Reconstruction - political, economic, and social rebuilding - and how they differed. It then examines Abraham Lincoln's lenient reconstruction plan, Andrew Johnson's more lenient presidential reconstruction plan, and the Radical Republican's harsher Reconstruction Act of 1867. The act divided the South into military districts and imposed requirements to rejoin the Union. However, southern resistance through black codes, Jim Crow laws, and violence like the Ku Klux Klan undermined Reconstruction. Northerners eventually lost interest due to corruption scandals and economic troubles. The disputed 1876 election was resolved by the Compromise of 1877 which ended Reconstruction by withdrawing federal troops from the South.
The Economic Way of Thinking Part 1 v2.pptxMatthew Caggia
An introduction to Economics. Thinking like an economist is different than more conventional, everyday thinking. We may use the same words but use them differently, or we may use the same ideas and use different terms.
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The document discusses key concepts of economic systems and economic thinking. It explains that people create economic systems to influence choices and incentives. It also discusses that people gain from voluntary trade, that people's choices have consequences for the future, and that economic thinking involves considering marginal changes. The document tests the reader's understanding of these concepts.
This document discusses the song "Strange Fruit" and its history and impact. It describes how teacher Abel Meeropol wrote the poem after seeing a photograph of a lynching, publishing it under a pseudonym. Jazz singer Billie Holiday later set it to music, performing it and bringing attention to its graphic imagery depicting lynchings in the South and condemnation of Jim Crow laws. Though initially a protest song, over time it has come to memorialize a tragic period in history, while still felt as emotionally powerful by listeners today across different genres of music that have covered the song.
The document outlines 10 principles of economics according to a chapter on the main ideas of economics. It discusses that economics studies human behavior in relation to scarcity and trade-offs between unlimited wants and limited resources. It also explains that people respond rationally by acting in their perceived best interest and considering opportunity costs when making decisions. Finally, it discusses how people interact through markets and trade, and how governments and monetary policy can impact an overall economy's production and standard of living.
The Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890 provided land grants to states to establish colleges of agriculture and mechanical arts. The Pacific Railway Act of 1862 encouraged the building of the transcontinental railroad, which was completed in 1869 at Promontory Point, Utah. The Homestead Act and new technologies like the windmill, seed drill, and barbed wire encouraged western expansion by making farming on the Great Plains possible. The Morrill Acts established land grant colleges that still educate farmers today.
6 important events of the Civil War. Many would argue that there are many more important events or there are others that may be more important - and could not disagree - but these events get to t he heart of what we need to know for the EOC.
The document outlines both long term and immediate causes of the Civil War, including the key differences between the economies and views on slavery in the North and South regions, several attempts at political compromises over the issue of slavery and new western territories in the 1820 Missouri Compromise, 1850 Compromise, and 1854 Kansas-Nebraska Act, the violence in "Bleeding Kansas" as both sides fought over the slavery issue in the new state, the 1857 Dred Scott Supreme Court decision denying black citizenship and Congress's right to regulate slavery, and Lincoln's election in 1860 which caused southern states to begin seceding from the Union out of fears he would end slavery.
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1. Businesses need labor as both a factor of production and to create demand from workers' wages.
2. Labor unions aim to improve wages and conditions for workers by giving them more negotiating power collectively than as individuals. They operate at local, national, and international levels.
3. Collective bargaining involves negotiation between union and management representatives to reach a compromise agreement, and may include mediation or arbitration if negotiation fails. Both sides use various tactics like strikes or lockouts to achieve their goals during disputes.
The Holocaust began in 1933 with the establishment of Dachau concentration camp and the Nazi boycott of Jewish businesses. Over the next several years, the Nazi regime passed numerous anti-Jewish laws that stripped Jews of their rights and freedoms. Events like the book burnings of 1933 and Kristallnacht pogrom in 1938 increased the persecution of Jews. The Wannsee Conference in 1942 formalized the "Final Solution" which systematized the genocide of European Jews through ghettos, concentration camps, forced labor camps, transit camps, and killing centers.
Introduction to Demand and the difference between Demand and Quantity Demanded. Including the impact prices have on Quantity and the Determinants of Demand.
This presentation was provided by Racquel Jemison, Ph.D., Christina MacLaughlin, Ph.D., and Paulomi Majumder. Ph.D., all of the American Chemical Society, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
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Making of a Nation.
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Richard Seddon, George Grey,
Social Laboratory, New Zealand,
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This presentation was provided by Rebecca Benner, Ph.D., of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
2. PRIMARY ELECTIONS
• the purpose is to select the one person who will
represent that party in the general election in November
3. PRIMARY ELECTIONS
Types of Primary Elections
1. Direct Primary
• voters choose candidates to represent each party in the
upcoming general election
a. Closed Primary
• only declared members of the political party can vote for candidates
from that party
b. Open Primary
• voters do not need to declare which party in order to vote in a party’s
primary
4. PRIMARY ELECTIONS
Republican Party Candidates – 2016 Primary Elections
Skip Andrews George Bailey Michael
Bickelmeyer
Kerry Bowers Jeb Bush Ben Carson Eric Cavanagh
Dale Christensen Chris Christie Ted Cruz Brooks Cullison John Dummett, Jr. Mark Everson Jack Fellure
Carly Fiorina Jim Gilmore Lindsey Graham Jim Hayden Chris Hill Mike Huckabee Bobby Jindal
5. PRIMARY ELECTIONS
Republican Party Candidates – 2016 Primary Elections
John Kasich Valma Kittington Bartholomew
James Lower
Andy Martin James C.
Mitchell, Jr.
K. Ross Newland Esteban Oliverez Rand PaulGeorge Pataki Michael Peyto
Marco Rubio Brian Russell Rick Santorum Jefferson Sherman Donald Trump
Fromhttp://2016.presidential-candidates.org/
2012PrimaryResults:
http://elections.nytimes.com/2012/primaries/calendar
6. PRIMARY ELECTIONS
Democratic Party Candidates – 2016 Primary Elections
Howell Astor Morrison Bonpasse Jeff Boss Harry Braun Andy Caffrey
Willie Carter Hillary Clinton Martin O’MalleyLloyd Kelso Bernie Sanders
Doug Shreffler Michael Steinberg Robby Wells Willie Wilson Brad Winslow
7. PRIMARY ELECTIONS
Types of Primary Elections
2. Caucus
• Primary Election where select members of
the political party in the state meet to vote
on the candidates
8. UNAFFILIATED CANDIDATES
• If a person can show that they have enough support in a
state, (by petition) then they will be added to the ballot
for that state
• In order to be on the ballot on all 50 states, they have to
have petitions showing enough support in all 50 states