POLS 1336 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Federal Election Campaign Act, Equal Protection Clause, Primary Election
15 Nov 2017
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Constitutional requirements for elections: constitution does not specify the election process. If no nominee wins majority: each state gets 1 vote (election thrown in to the house of. Congress: gerrymandering redistricting that clearly benefits one political party over the other, allowed but not when it violates the voting right act (split minority groups into separate districts) Invisible primary period just before primaries begin where candidates attempt to get part support and media coverage. Caucuses and primaries: caucuses people attend a lengthy meeting to indicate their preferences, 30% of states. Iowa is the first and most famous caucus: primary people vote in polling booths for their favorite candidate, new hampshire is the first state to host primary. Iowa and new hampshire can play a key role in who continues their campaigns. Presidential debates televised event where candidates debate on policies: hosted by nonpartisan, nonprofit commission on presidential debates, candidates" performance can shift the voters to or away from their side.
