WGU C181 STUDY GUIDE Chapter 9-12. Questions and answers, rated A+ 2024

Chapter 9 - -Chapter 9 Explain the steps to be elected to Congress (the Senate & House of Representatives). - -Build a resume, attend college (study the role and structure of the congress), run for local office for experience and name recognition, raise money, file paperwork, campaign, vote What are the current steps in nominating and electing a president? - -Candidate makes an announcement, primaries and caucuses, national conventions, campaign, election day, electoral college, inauguration. What are "battleground states" in presidential elections and why are they important? - -Battleground states are states where the political race between a Republican and Democrat, usually presidential candidates, is extremely close. Explain how the Electoral College facilitates a federal election of the President. - -The Electoral College is made up of 538 electors who cast votes to decide the President and Vice-President of the United States. When voters go to the polls on Tuesday, they will be choosing which candidate receives their state's electors. Explain how the Supreme Court's 2010 decision in the Citizens United case led to increased spending in federal election campaigns. - -The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that corporations and unions have the same political speech rights as individuals under the First Amendment. It found no compelling government interest for prohibiting corporations and unions from using their general treasury funds to make election-related independent expenditures. Thus, it struck down a federal law banning this practice and also overruled two of its prior decisions. What are three basic campaign strategies candidates can use to win elections? - -What are "battleground states" or "Swing States" in presidential elections and why are they important? - -States where the political race between Republicans and Democrats are extremely close. What factors influence voter choices? - -Long-term and short-term forces