Idiots Guide
Pages 157-165
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- What are examples of organizations that oversee candidates running for house races?
- Why are these organizations needed?
- How much money did the Republicans raise in 2004?
- How much money did the Democrats raise in 2004?
- Describe Open-seat contests.
- What are the two reasons for this?
- When do primaries take place?
- What are the three types of primaries?
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- Describe all three types of Primaries.
- What does the word Plurality mean?
- What are swing district?
- How do they affect control of the House and Senate?
- List other parties besides the Democrats and Republicans.
- What are the two third parties that are involved?
- What do the two third parties try to accomplish?
- Give examples of the Lobbyists groups.
- What does Lobbyist try to accomplish?
- What are 527’s?
- What is the Swift boat Group?
- When are the members of the House of Representatives up for election?
- How many are up for election?
- When are members of the Senate up for election?
- How many are up for election at one time?
- What are off-year elections?
- How are Senators replaced if there is a death or illness?
- How are members of the House of Representatives replaced due to death or resignations?
- Explain how the House and Senate deal with ethics?
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The Least you need to know pg 164-165