1. Explain the Electoral College Process Pump Primer CHAPTER 17AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

2. CHAPTER 17: CAMPAIGNS AND ELECTIONS

3. LO 17.1 Give a brief description of how a person becomes a candidate. List the methods used to nominate a candidate LO 17.2 Describe how the coattail effect influences elections. Describe the media’s impact on political campaigns. Objectives CHAPTER 17AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

4. LO 17.3 Briefly explain what takes place on Election Day. State the basic voting requirements. Identify the different methods of voting. LO 17.4 Explain why the Federal Election Commission was established and briefly state what it does. Describe the effects of political action committees on campaign finance. Objectives CHAPTER 17AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

5. Christians are to be a light unto man in all areas, even in political positions. Matt. 5:13; Mk. 9:50; Col. 3:12-17; I John 3:18 Biblical Integration CHAPTER 17AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

6. CANDIDATE NOMINATION

7. Nomination - naming candidates for public office Incumbent - the current officeholder Definitions p. 349CHAPTER 17AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

9. Staff, Strategy, and Primary Campaigning Trusted senior advisors Citizen volunteers Paid consultants Development of a strategy pp. 349-352CHAPTER 17AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

10. Methods of Nomination Petition Independent Announcement Write-in candidates Caucus Not used often today pp. 349-352CHAPTER 17AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

11. Methods of Nomination Convention Direct primary Closed primary Open primary Blanket primaries no longer used pp. 349-352CHAPTER 17AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

12. an election used to fill an elective office General Election p. 352CHAPTER 17AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

13. THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL

14. The Congressional Campaign Over 90% of incumbents are reelected Tend to draw fewer voters pp. 352-355CHAPTER 17AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

15. Incumbents Have many advantages Opponents must begin campaigning well in advance pp. 352-355CHAPTER 17AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

16. Coattail Effect A strong candidate at the top of the ticket attracts votes for members of his party running for lower offices Examples Straight ticket voting pp. 352-355CHAPTER 17AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

17. A successful political campaign today will take advantage of the media as much as possible. pp. 352-355CHAPTER 17AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

18. Television The “one-eyed monster” Importance of superficial factors Televised debates Paid advertisements “Free media” pp. 352-355CHAPTER 17AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

19. Internet and Social Media Candidate websites E-mail Raising funds pp. 352-355CHAPTER 17AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

20. ELECTIONS AND VOTING

21. Federal Elections Most election laws are state laws Constitution addresses the election of president, vice president, congressmen Congress establishes the date of congressional elections pp. 356-360CHAPTER 17AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

22. Election Day Getting supporters to their polling places Watching the results pp. 356-360CHAPTER 17AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

24. The Voter Registration: official enrollment to vote Requirements vary by state “Motor Voter Law” Profile Changed over time Geography, gender, age, religion, etc. pp. 356-360CHAPTER 17AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

25. Methods of Voting Historical Originally by voice The choice of voting method varies by state Paper Ballots Mechanical-Lever Machines pp. 356-360CHAPTER 17AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

26. Methods of Voting Electromechanical Machines Punch Cards 2000 election controversy Optical Scan pp. 356-360CHAPTER 17AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

27. Methods of Voting Touch Screens Problems Voting by Mail Absentee voters Internet Voting Controversy pp. 356-360CHAPTER 17AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

28. CAMPAIGN FINANCE

30. Federal Laws Hard money Soft money Political action committees (PACs) Presidential Election Campaign Fund pp. 361-366CHAPTER 17AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

31. Federal Laws Federal Election Campaign Act Candidates can qualify for federal money Independent expenditures pp. 361-366CHAPTER 17AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

32. The Buckley v. Valeo Case (1976) Supreme Court struck down parts of Federal Election Campaign Act Individuals’ and committees’ donations could still be limited If a candidate voluntarily accepts public financing, he must accept spending limits pp. 361-366CHAPTER 17AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

33. State Laws Vary from state to state Federal law still takes precedence in certain areas pp. 361-366CHAPTER 17AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

34. Problems Funding Inflation Federal Election Commission (FEC) Decisions cannot be quickly reached Incumbents Built-in advantages pp. 361-366CHAPTER 17AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

35. Problems Discouragement of Grass-Roots Politics Reform Winners and Losers Incumbents benefit Media benefits Conservative and Christian organizations could be the losers pp. 361-366CHAPTER 17AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

36. Reform Areas receiving attention McCain-Feingold Bill Details Controversy Called the “Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002” (BCRA) pp. 361-366CHAPTER 17AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

37. Reform Law Bush signed BCRA on March 27, 2002 Details Flaws Lawsuit Supreme Court struck down parts of BCRA in January 2010 pp. 361-366CHAPTER 17AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

38. Campaign-finance reform debates continue, as money has become a dominating force in the political arena. pp. 361-366CHAPTER 17AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

40. Praying for one’s country and voting for candidates who uphold Christian principles are important. Does the Lord want you to do more? pp. 361-366CHAPTER 17AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

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