The document discusses various aspects of voting and elections in the United States. It outlines the qualifications to vote, methods of voting such as absentee ballots or straight ticket voting, and the process of registering and voting. It also describes the different types of voting machines used to count ballots and how issues with older machines have impacted elections. Finally, it discusses the electoral college process for electing the president and methods candidates and political groups use to influence elections, such as fundraising, endorsements, and advertising.

1. Voting/Elections, Influences on Government
1. What are the qualifications/restrictions on voting.
- United States Citizen
- At least 18 years of age
- Registered
2. What are the various methods people use to vote.
- Straight Ticket
- Split Ticket
- Absentee Ballot
3. What is the process you take to vote.
- Register
- Research candidates
- Show up on voting day with necessary identification
4. List the types of voting machines used to count voting and give an example of how these
machines have influenced voting.
Combination of mechanical, electromechanical, or electronic equipment. Some of the older
polling machines have had problems with not fully punching the ballot and caused a issue with
the election.
5. How does the media predict the elections before the count is taken.
Based off of the electoral college and opinion polls.
6. What are the reasons the electorate vote or not vote.
They vote based on the population’s votes, they are a representation of the overall population.
7. List the methods used by states to vote on issues.
Polls
8. Describe the process and method of the electoral college of the election of the president.
The elector college is built up of electors. The electors are a representation of each state. The
electoral college overall vote is what decides the President.
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2. 9. What are the methods used by candidates/political parties to get them elected to office.
- Endorsements
- Advertising
- Canvassing
- Symbolism
- Glittering Generalities
- Bandwagon
10.What are the methods used by candidates to raise money for campaign and what are the laws
created to restrict campaign funding.
- Public Funding: government funding
- Private Funding: own money, donations, PAC groups
11.What are the roles and methods used by PAC's and lobby groups to raise money or influence a
campaign.
The mass amount of funding can effect the election greatly. They pick a candidate to either
support or go against. These groups have minimum donations of $5,000. They can swing the
election based on where they put their one.
Tara Pawlyk Thursday, May 16, 2013 10:40:55 AM ET 04:0c:ce:d3:10:88